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Texas governor declares state of disaster as wildfire burns over 1,000 acres

As wildfires continue to blaze through central Texas, one particular fired named Das Goat Fire has prompted Gov. Greg Abbott to declare a state of disaster.

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As wildfires continue to blaze through central Texas, one particular fired named Das Goat Fire has prompted Gov. Greg Abbott to declare a state of disaster.

Highlights

  • Das Goat Fire has burned over 1,000 acres in Medina County, Texas.
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  • Greg Abbott said the fire poses an imminent threat of severe damage.
  • Three homes have been lost and 37 others have been threatened, according to the governor.
  • Many areas throughout Texas will remain under a high to extreme elevated fire risk.
  • There is shelter currently at Loma Alta Middle School and more shelters will soon be announced, the governor said in a recent press conference, 19 state agencies and over 200 firefighters are currently responding to the disaster.