“Catastrophic Wildfires Seek Devastation Across Oklahoma and Texas, Leaving Damage in their Wake”.

Tag: wwdisasters | disasterresponse | wildfires | drought | california | texas | oklahoma
Title: Wildfires, Spurred by Drought, Reap Havoc in Texas and Oklahoma
Excerpt: Wildfires, accelerated by drought and high winds, have spread through Texas and Oklahoma, leaving seven people dead and damaging hundreds of homes. The enormous fires have forced thousands to flee their neighborhoods, including those in Fort Worth and Oklahoma City. As emergency management agencies work to contain the blazes, President Trump has declared a major disaster in Texas, allowing the state to access federal funds.

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