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Today on Texas Standard: Mesquite Heat fire burns as wildfire conditions intensify

Eight wildfires are active across the state this morning, according to the Texas Wildfire Incident Response System. Weather forecasts for much of the state include high heat and high winds – two major challenges for firefighters trying to contain those blazes.