AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott announced on Friday that firefighters and support personnel from across Texas have been deployed to help combat the devastating wildfires currently impacting the state of California.
According to the Governor, approximately 190 firefighters, 50 fire trucks, and 10 command vehicles from 56 fire departments in Texas were deployed to California. The resources are in addition to the 44 firefighters, 10 fire trucks, and 2 command vehicles deployed in late August.
“Texas is ready to answer the call for help when disaster strikes — whether it’s here in the Lone Star State or across the country,” said Governor Abbott. “I thank the brave men and women serving in our fire departments across Texas for stepping up to help Californians in need as these fires continue to burn. I ask all Texans to join me and Cecilia in prayer for the courageous firefighters battling these wildfires, as well as for those who have been affected by this disaster.”
The Governor made clear that the deployment is made possible through the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System, which allows Texas to mobilize resources from fire departments across the state.
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