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The portion of Texas' wildfires, which have burned 1.5 million acres so far this year, that were caused by human activity. State officials are now putting restrictions on outdoor smoking, campfires and grilling.

The portion of Texas' wildfires, which have burned 1.5 million acres so far this year, that were caused by human activity. State officials are now putting restrictions on outdoor smoking, campfires and grilling.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.