Texas sends firefighters, equipment to battle Calif blazes

AUSTIN – The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Texas A& M Forest Service are deploying firefighters, emergency management personnel, fire engines and equipment to assist with wildfire response efforts in California following a request from CAL Fire through the California Office of Emergency Services.

TDEM, the Texas A&M Forest Service, and Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System have begun readying more than 100 firefighters, emergency management personnel, and more than 25 fire engines, command vehicles, and equipment to deploy to California as crews battle ongoing wildfires in the northern part of the state.

Gov. Greg Abbott issued the declaration of assistance Sunday.