Skip to main content

Taylor County wildfire prompts evacuations as dry conditions raise risk in West Texas

Texas A&M Forest Service has responded to nine fires across the state this week, saying they “have the potential to exhaust state and local resources.”

Aerial view of the Mesquite Heat Fire in Taylor Co. on Wednesday, May 22, 2022.

Texans need truth. Help us report it.

Support independent Texas news

Become a member. Join today.

Donate now

Explore related story topics

Environment