Pakistan counts nearly 1,000 dead in monsoon flooding
The new death toll came a day after Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif asked for international help in battling deadly flood damage in the impoverished Islamic nation.
The new death toll came a day after Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif asked for international help in battling deadly flood damage in the impoverished Islamic nation.
Burn ban lifted in Williamson County following recent rains
Williamson County has been under a burn ban since June 21.
Williamson County has been under a burn ban since June 21.
Drought-stricken Arizona to get less Colorado River water
Lake Mead is currently less than a quarter full and the seven states overall that depend on its water missed a federal deadline to announce proposals on plans cut additional water next year.
Lake Mead is currently less than a quarter full and the seven states overall that depend on its water missed a federal deadline to announce proposals on plans cut additional water next year.
Why the quiet start to hurricane season may not necessarily be a good thing
Invest 98-L has been the most we've had to talk about in the Tropical Atlantic for quite some time, with the main development region being mostly dominated by large quantities of dust and unfavorable wind patterns for tropical development as we enter into the peak of hurricane season.
Invest 98-L has been the most we've had to talk about in the Tropical Atlantic for quite some time, with the main development region being mostly dominated by large quantities of dust and unfavorable wind patterns for tropical development as we enter into the peak of hurricane season.
Climate change has doubled chance of a California 'megaflood': UCLA study
Researchers say a massive flood could be "California's other Big One." New data from UCLA researchers say climate change has doubled the chance such a flood may happen.
Researchers say a massive flood could be "California's other Big One." New data from UCLA researchers say climate change has doubled the chance such a flood may happen.
Crews continue to fight wildfire in Bastrop County
As of 8 p.m. Friday, the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management says the fire burned about 700 acres and is 35 percent contained. Forward progression has stopped.
As of 8 p.m. Friday, the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management says the fire burned about 700 acres and is 35 percent contained. Forward progression has stopped.
Huffy Fire: 60-acre grass fire south of Thrall now 100% contained
Minimal crews were still on scene monitoring the area as of Saturday morning.
Minimal crews were still on scene monitoring the area as of Saturday morning.
Bastrop County wildfire: Pine Pond Fire 50% contained
Fire operations continue to contain the fire which has burned more than 700 acres. Those that were evacuated have been allowed to return home.
Fire operations continue to contain the fire which has burned more than 700 acres. Those that were evacuated have been allowed to return home.
Austin airport's air tanker base critical in Texas' fire fight
The 10-Tanker can drop more than 9,400 gallons of water in eight seconds, covering a mile long stretch of land. It can also fly as low as 250 feet off the ground.
The 10-Tanker can drop more than 9,400 gallons of water in eight seconds, covering a mile long stretch of land. It can also fly as low as 250 feet off the ground.
U.S. Forest Service lookout dies in McKinney Fire when she wouldn't evacuate
A U.S. Forest Service fire lookout of 50 years died when she didn't heed advice to leave her home, which was overtaken by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, officials said.
A U.S. Forest Service fire lookout of 50 years died when she didn't heed advice to leave her home, which was overtaken by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, officials said.
Wildfire produced clouds indication of extreme fire behavior
FOX 7 Austin's Carlo Falco explains how extreme heat from a wildfire can produce dangerous clouds.
FOX 7 Austin's Carlo Falco explains how extreme heat from a wildfire can produce dangerous clouds.
Fire crews fight 7 separate grass fires in Travis County
Travis County ESD 12 said one of the fires was a brush fire near Fuchs Grove and Gregg Lane.
Travis County ESD 12 said one of the fires was a brush fire near Fuchs Grove and Gregg Lane.
Texas on pace to set record for fire-season duration
Texas is on pace for a possible record-setting year, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service, though it’s not the type of record they want to see.
Texas is on pace for a possible record-setting year, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service, though it’s not the type of record they want to see.
Flooding closes Death Valley National Park, vehicles stranded in debris
All roads in and out of Death Valley National Park are closed due to substantial flooding on Friday, National Parks Service says.
All roads in and out of Death Valley National Park are closed due to substantial flooding on Friday, National Parks Service says.
Evacuations lifted for Hermosa Fire near Wimberley
As of Friday evening, the fire had burned 43 acres and is 65 percent contained. The evacuation order was lifted 6 p.m. Friday.
As of Friday evening, the fire had burned 43 acres and is 65 percent contained. The evacuation order was lifted 6 p.m. Friday.
Community Wildfire Defense Grant applications now open
The grant offers financial assistance to at-risk local communities for the development of Community Wildfire Protection Plans and associated mitigation projects.
The grant offers financial assistance to at-risk local communities for the development of Community Wildfire Protection Plans and associated mitigation projects.
Watch for untrustworthy contractors after wildfire disasters, BBB warns
The Better Business Bureau is offering tips and advice on how to avoid being taken advantage of by “unethical contractors" following major wildfires in Central Texas.
The Better Business Bureau is offering tips and advice on how to avoid being taken advantage of by “unethical contractors" following major wildfires in Central Texas.
Crews continue to fight Hermosa fire near Wimberley
As the dry conditions continue, officials want you to do your part to stop fires from happening.
As the dry conditions continue, officials want you to do your part to stop fires from happening.
Wimberley church becomes sanctuary for Hermosa fire evacuees
Seventeen people spent Wednesday night at a Wimberley church sleeping on blow up beds and on couches.
Seventeen people spent Wednesday night at a Wimberley church sleeping on blow up beds and on couches.
Tonga volcano spews enough water into stratosphere to fill 58,000 Olympic-size swimming pools
Researchers noted that the volcanic eruption could weaken the ozone layer.
Researchers noted that the volcanic eruption could weaken the ozone layer.