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Slideshow: Fighting Fires in Texas

The Texas Forest Service, the lead agency charged with fighting fires, has had a busy season due to strong winds and drought.

by Kate Galbraith

The Texas Forest Service, the lead agency for battling state wildfires, is part of the Texas A&M University system.
Credit: Djakhangir Zakhidov

The Texas Forest Service, the state lead agency charged with fighting fires, has had a busy season due to strong winds and drought.

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