As warm and dry conditions spread across the state, the Texas A&M Forest Service is raising the preparedness level to Level 2 due to the threat of increased wildfire activity.
The forest service said,"preparedness levels are planning assumptions that are dictated by fuel and weather conditions, current and expected wildfire activity and suppression resource availability."
Wes Moorehead, Texas A&M Forest Service Fire Chief, said they are mobilizing resources in areas of concern and they are monitoring conditions to ensure a quick and effective response to any call for help. The forest service said wind speeds mixed with dry vegetation and dormant grasses may provide fuel for wildfires as storms move in from the west.Sign up for NBC DFW newslettersTexas A&M Forest Service raised the Wildland Fire Preparedness Level to Level 2 due to the threat of increased wildfire activity across regions of TX. A warm, dry fire environment will support wildfire activity for much of the state this week.
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