Emergency responders from Bexar County have returned home after assisting in containing the largest wildfire in Texas history in the Panhandle. Fire Chief Zeb Smith lost his life in the line of duty while fighting the fire. Houston and College Station-based teams have been supporting those affected by the fires, which caused evacuations, property losses, and fatalities. The administration has approved Gov. Abbott's request for an SBA disaster declaration to aid impacted Texans.
‘As far as you could see:’ Fort Worth firefighter describes devastation in Texas Panhandle https://t.co/Y5C2MlbDsF
The brave young men of the Texas panhandle fires @DalyFocus @FocusFamily https://t.co/IqeJCl0M2v
As brave first responders continue to battle wildfires, including the largest in Texas history, I'm glad the administration has approved Gov. Abbott's request for an SBA disaster declaration to support impacted Texans, as @SenTedCruz & I urged them to do.…
As first responders continue to battle wildfires in the Panhandle, College Station-based teams have also been working tirelessly. Nearly 500 miles away, @TXForestService personnel lead a complex operation directing life-saving resources to those in need: https://t.co/2QmaTlyJUb https://t.co/G6YOMkMAmZ
Houston has been working to help those affected by the Texas Panhandle fires that led to evacuation, property losses and even deaths. https://t.co/AQaBFffz47
Houston comes together to support those affected by the Texas Panhandle fires https://t.co/aRX6ZD4Lge
The Texas Panhandle is facing the largest wildfire in Texas history. I met with Fire Chief Zeb Smith last Monday and talked about his efforts to fight the fire. The next day, he lost his life in the line of duty. Chief Smith's heroic story: https://t.co/xz7JtvIPgF https://t.co/wOdUKWxNMB
Emergency responders from Bexar County returned home Tuesday morning after working in the panhandle to help contain the fire. https://t.co/2Y39FvL0HM