3 wildfires char acres in county

With wildfires burning up the Hill Country, including three that burned hundreds of acres in Kendall County over the last week, the Kendall County Commissioners Court is considering an emergency declaration that would impact local workers.

Gov. Gregg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for Medina County in response to the wildfire that continues to burn in that area, scorching more than 1,000 acres of land. On Monday morning, it was reported to be about 70 percent contained.

During the commissioners court meeting Monday, Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Fincke said the county may consider issuing the declaration that would require a permit for anyone conducting “hot work” should a disaster declaration go into effect in Kendall County.