Coverage dated August 20, 2026

Wood County reminds everyone of the burn ban as high fire danger continues across East Texas

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WOOD COUNTY, Texas (KETK)- As fire danger remains high in Wood County, heat exhaustion and lack of access to water are two of the main concerns for Mitch Rieger with the Quitman Volunteer Fire Department. "It wears on us; there's been times we've gone from fire to fire to fire," Rieger said.

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    Wood County reminds everyone of the burn ban as high fire danger continues across East Texas (opens KETK Tyler)

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    WOOD COUNTY, Texas (KETK)- As fire danger remains high in Wood County, heat exhaustion and lack of access to water are two of the main concerns for Mitch Rieger with the Quitman Volunteer Fire Department. "It wears on us; there's been times we've gone from fire to fire to fire," Rieger said.

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