'You couldn't really see anything': Hays County homeowner recalls Smoke Rider fire experience
Ed Vaughan estimates approximately 40 of his 100-acre property burned in the fire, which approximately is 800 acres.
High fire danger across Texas with hot, dry, breezy conditions
Fire danger is very high today across the entire area with the sunny, very hot, dry, and breezy conditions in place.
Smoke Rider Fire: Blanco County fire's forward progression stopped, 60% contained
Officials say the fire is estimated to have burned about 800 acres and that the containment line is progressing well.
San Gabriel Fire burns 445 acres in Williamson County
An investigation determined the cause of the fire to be unintentional sparking from the use of cutting/grinding tools on metal.
Blue Bluff Fire rekindles in east Travis County
It’s the same fire that started Friday, was deemed 100% contained Tuesday morning, and flared back up Tuesday afternoon.
Deputies: Man trying to burn spider sparks Utah wildfire
The 26-year-old told authorities he saw a spider while on the mountain and attempted to burn it using a lighter.
Dry lightning concerns in current drought, fire conditions
This year with the drought and fire conditions being so bad, the risk of dry lightning thunderstorms is very real.
Historic Kentucky flooding: At least 30 dead with search and rescue underway and more rain expected this week
The weather could impact recovery efforts this week as forecasters say there is severe storm potential Monday in many of the flood-ravaged areas in Kentucky, and that will be followed by a dangerous heat wave.
2 found dead in car as crews battle largest California wildfire in Siskiyou County
Two people were found dead in their car, as crews battled the McKinney Fire which is 0% contained.
Officials responding to 2-story structure fire in Travis County
Fire officials are on scene of a structure fire that is also burning grass and brush near it.
Fire crews responding to 29-acre grass fire in East Austin
As of about 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 29, the Texas A&M Forest Service says the fire is about 15 percent contained with no more forward progression.
Wildfire danger high as Texas continues to experience hot & dry conditions
The Texas A&M Forest Service is reminding the public that as hot and dry conditions persist, extremely dry vegetation will continue to support wildfire activity across much of the state.
San Gabriel Fire in Williamson County now 100% contained
Officials thanked “all of the first responders as well as the amazing residents for their outpouring support for the first responders working this fire. They definitely felt the love.”
Woman holding onto stop sign rescued during flooding in Arizona
A construction crew spotted the 42-year-old woman in a running wash in Golden Valley. “[She was] holding onto a sign post in rushing water up to her waist,” the department said.
Brush fire in East Austin now 100% contained
A brush fire in East Austin prompted evacuation orders for select residents in the area.
Hays County crews battle 70-acre fire in Buda
An estimated 70 acres has been burned in the Buda wildfire.
Homeowners learn about defensible space as Texas drought conditions worsen
Defensible space is basically clear space between your house and the heavier brush or trees. That space helps weaken a fire and gives firefighters area to fight any fire that approaches your home.
Balch Springs grass fire spreads to 26 nearby homes
More than two dozen homes were either damaged or destroyed after a wildfire spread into a Balch Springs neighborhood. The city fire marshal says the Monday fire was accidental and was sparked by a crew mowing a nearby field near I-20 and Beltline Road.
Several homes threatened by brush fire in South Austin
A brush fire in south Austin was knocked down by AFD crews Monday evening.
San Gabriel Fire: Wildfire nearly contained, but still remains threat
Fire crews spent the day attacking hotspots that remained within the 451 acre scare. Monday afternoon, Walter Flocke with the Texas A&M Forest Service said the fire was 90% contained.