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As Texans prepare to celebrate Memorial Day—the unofficial kickoff to summer—Texas A&M Forest Service urges everyone to take proactive steps in preventing wildfire ignitions. Recent high temperatures and reduced rainfall are causing wilting grasses and dry vegetation across parts of the Eastern Hill Country, South Texas, Central Texas and Southeast Texas, areas where small wildfires […]
A young girl places an American flag at a grace. The text on the image says: "Memorial Day Safety Tips: Practice wildfire safety during remembrance activities. Protect what you love the most."

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We are the lead agency for wildfire response in Texas and maintain a network of strategically placed personnel and equipment for an efficient and effective response statewide. Get the latest information on active wildfires and wildfire potential.

Texas Arbor Day is celebrated annually on the first Friday of November. It’s a day to celebrate trees and the benefits they provide us.

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