Recent high temperatures and reduced rainfall are causing wilting grasses and dry vegetation in areas where small wildfires could occur across parts of the eastern Hill Country, South Texas, Central Texas and Southeast Texas. In the Trans Pecos region, ongoing drought and dry, dormant vegetation in the mountain ranges continue to pose a wildfire risk.

“Late April and early May rainfall has spurred grass growth and improved vegetation moisture across much of the state,” said Luke Kanclerz, Texas A&M Forest Service Predictive Services department head. “We do not anticipate any large wildfires occurring through the holiday weekend but encourage everyone to be cautious with outdoor activities that may cause a spark.”

Tips to help prevent wildfires

Keep the following tips in mind to help pre

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