Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management on Tuesday to activate additional state wildfire response resources as elevated fire danger spreads across the Texas Panhandle and North Texas.

The mobilization comes as dry vegetation and summer heat create prime conditions for ignition, with state officials noting that August traditionally marks the peak month for Texas wildfires.

What they're saying: "Local responders will continue to have full access to state personnel, equipment, and aircraft to protect lives and property," Abbott said in a statement announcing the deployment.