Panhandle fires close to containment

Panhandle wildfires close to 100 percent containment. The Smokehouse Creek Fire is 89 percent contained, The Wild Deuce fire is 94 percent contained and the Grape Creek fire is at 100 percent contained. Governor Greg Abbott requested disaster declarations from the US Small Business Administration. If approved, affected communities will be able to received federal assistance through federal loans. Reports the Texas Tribune.