'We're in a precarious situation': City, county leaders sign disaster declarations over wildfire risks

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- City of Austin and Travis County leaders on Thursday declared disaster declarations over the risk of wildfires in Central Texas, saying current conditions are ideal for fires starting and spreading.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Travis County Judge Andy Brown signed disaster declarations relating to wildfire preparedness and resources in Austin and Travis County. This follows Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's Monday disaster declaration for 143 Texas counties, including Travis County, due