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The governor of Texas signed a disaster declaration for 11 counties in response to a deadly wildfire that has burned more than 45,000 acres.

Friday, March 18, 2022 8:38 PM EST

The wildfire, a set of several blazes collectively called the Eastland Complex fire, began on Thursday. A deputy with the Eastland County Sheriff's Office died in the blaze while helping others, local authorities said. On Friday afternoon, about 10 percent of the fire was contained, the Texas A&M Forest Service said.

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