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Public asked to steer clear of Jack, Palo Pinto counties as crews battle wildfire
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Nicole Lopez , as published by Fort Worth Report
· August 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Greg Abbott announced the award of a grant to support firefighting efforts. A wildfire has prompted evacuations of over 600 households.
A wildfire has prompted evacuations of over 600 households. The fire's spread has led officials to request that the public avoid certain areas. Assistance has been provided to help suppress the fire, with a grant making the state eligible for reimbursement of costs.
The Texas A&M Forest Service has been involved in battling the fire. A news release from Gov. Greg Abbott announced the award of a grant to support firefighting efforts.
Further details about the fire and evacuation efforts are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 25, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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