AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster for parts of Texas ravaged by wildfires in April and early May.
Friday's declaration allows federal aid to help state and local recovery efforts in 45 counties. The president had previously denied Texas' disaster requests, sparking a fight with Texas Gov. Rick Perry.
Texas is enduring one of its worst wildfire seasons in history because of high temperatures, drought and strong winds.
Many agriculture producers have lost entire crops because of drought and wildfires.
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