South Texas FFA chapters donate to Texas panhandle fire recovery [Video]

According to Texas A&M Forest Service, the Smokehouse Creek Fire is about 15% contained across more than one million acres. 

Local first responders and FFA students collected donations this weekend for money and supplies to bring to those who need it. 

After posting about it on social media and handing out flyers, the group gathered enough to provide relief to firefighters, farmers and ranchers in the panhandle region.

They say it can help recovery efforts as large fires continue to devastate those communities. 

“Water, Gatorade, snacks, you know, that does put a dent in their budget,” Robstown Fire Department firefighter Ram Alejandro said. “So, with us being able to at …