In a post on Facebook Monday, the association accused Baker of denying firefighters from the department from deploying until Monday, with the exception of three AFD rescue swimmers.

The number of acres burned this year is dramatically lower compared to 2022. But a rash of new fires have put state and local officials on edge.

Authorities say a Texas firefighter was stabbed in the thigh by a man accused of starting the multiple fires firefighters were putting out along Interstate 35 in Austin.

Austin fire officials said they’re investigating a Sunday incident that caused about $25,000 in damage as a potential arson.