Texas governor issues disaster declaration amid wildfires

Texas’ governor issued a disaster declaration Tuesday for 60 counties because of wildfires in the Panhandle that have prompted warnings for residents to leave in some areas.

Report informs via foreign media that no deaths have been reported in the fires, which officials say are being fueled by hot, dry conditions.

“I issued a disaster declaration today to ensure critical fire response resources are swiftly deployed to areas in the Texas Panhandle being impacted by devastating wildfires,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.