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TYLER \u00e2\u20ac\u201c With summer here, it is the time of year where one little spark could potentially cause a devastating wildfire. According to our news partner KETK, experts at the Texas A&M Forest Service, say, although East Texas has experienced an excessive amount of spring rainfall, a stretch of hot and dry temperatures can call for a fire risk. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We can go into elevated fire risk,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sean Dugan, with the Texas A&M Forest Service, said. <\/p>\n
Officials explained even with the saturated grounds, East Texans need to be mindful while burning. July and August are historically when the state sees the most fires.
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They added that people need to avoid parking on dry grass and be mindful while using anything that can cause a spark.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153When you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re working you know it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hay season now, we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll see fires get started from hay balers, agriculture equipment, and also things like welding or grinding\u00c2\u00a0or anything. You know those power tools can cause wildfires as well,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Dungun said.<\/p>\n
To have a safe summer, people need to remain cautious. It is advised to be prepared with an extinguisher or a bucket of water when grilling or burning campfires on summer nights. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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