Publication Date October 16, 2015 | CNN

Texas governor declares Bastrop County wildfire a disaster

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"This has to be an echo of a nightmare that (residents) faced just a few years ago. Anyone who travels down just Highway 71 can see the charred remains of trees that were burned in the last fire, now only to see only another fire arise. I understand members of the community may be concerned about it," Governor Abbott said.