North Texas firefighters prepare for Friday’s extreme fire risk

The Brief

  • Thursday was a day of preparations at Denton County Emergency Services with Friday’s forecast expected to bring extreme fire danger to North Texas.
  • North Texas will be under a Red Flag Warning on Friday with high winds, low humidity and warm weather – the perfect combination for wildfires.
  • Gov. Abbott on Thursday deployed additional state resources in preparation for the fire threat.
  • The Texas A&M Forest Service says it will provide extra personnel for the ground, airplanes, heavy equipment and more engines.

DENTON, Texas As Gov. Greg Abbott prepares state resources to fight potential wildfires, North Texas fire departments are getting ready as well.

Local perspective:

Thursday was a day of preparations at Denton County Emergency Services with Friday’s forecast expected to bring extreme fire danger to North Texas.

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