Politics & Government

Gov. Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration In Response To Texas Wildfires

The Governor also received a briefing Friday, March 18 from local and state officials in Eastland on wildfire activity and response efforts.

March 18, 2022

Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 11 Texas counties in response to wildfire activity throughout several communities.

Find out what's happening in Austinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The Governor also received a briefing Friday, March 18 from local and state officials in Eastland on wildfire activity and response efforts.

The Governor ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in Eastland County in honor of Deputy Barbara Fenley, who lost her life while trying to save others from the fires.

Find out what's happening in Austinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.



CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.