SPRING, Texas - Lower humidity is a treat for Houstonians, but with drought-like conditions, we must be on our guard when it comes to setting fires that can spread quickly,

Dry air and gusty winds are putting north Texas and other parts of the Lone Star State on high alert for wildfires .

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Houston weather: Fire danger due to drought conditions

Some counties in the FOX 26 viewing area are now under a burn ban.

Members of the Spring Fire Department are traveling to north Texas this weekend to swap places with firefighters who've been there for 2 weeks.

"We are sitting in for initial attack. The state places resources in different areas where they are needed the most to wait for fires to happen," said District Chief Larry Wilkerson.

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