How Central Texas fire departments assisting with statewide wildfires

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — As multiple wildfires burn across Texas, some Austin-area fire departments are helping battle the flames.

Two large fires are currently active in the Texas Panhandle, as well as one in Clay County in North Texas.

Currently, the 8 Ball fire is burning across 13,500 acres in Armstrong County in the Texas Panhandle. The fire was 70% contained as of early Friday afternoon…

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