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Hemphill County extends Smokehouse Creek fire disaster declaration to Dec. 9
Summary
Commissioners voted unanimously Nov. 12 to extend the Smokehouse Creek Fire Disaster Declaration to Dec. 9, 2024, allowing continued emergency measures tied to the recent fire response.
The Hemphill County Commissioners' Court voted Nov. 12 to extend the Smokehouse Creek Fire Disaster Declaration through Dec. 9, 2024.
"Tim moved to approve the Smokehouse Creek Fire Disaster Declaration Extension to December 9, 2024," the meeting record shows. Commissioner Dale Schafer seconded the motion, which the court carried unopposed.
The extension maintains the county's emergency posture established after the Smokehouse Creek fire; no further specifics about additional restrictions or emergency spending were recorded in the transcript. The court took the action to preserve authorities and coordination while recovery and fire-management activities continue.
