Hays County crews battle 70-acre fire in Buda
An estimated 70 acres has been burned in the Buda wildfire.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sakurajima volcano erupts in Japan triggering evacuations
Footage on Japan’s NHK public television showed orange flames flashing near the crater and dark smoke of ash billowing from the mountaintop high up into the night sky.
Footage on Japan’s NHK public television showed orange flames flashing near the crater and dark smoke of ash billowing from the mountaintop high up into the night sky.
San Gabriel Fire: Acreage scorched following massive Liberty Hill wildfire
The cause of the 500-acre wildfire in Liberty Hill, known as the San Gabriel Fire, is unknown at this time.
The cause of the 500-acre wildfire in Liberty Hill, known as the San Gabriel Fire, is unknown at this time.
San Gabriel Fire: Photos, videos of 500-acre wildfire in Liberty Hill
Viewers from neighboring subdivisions and roadways are submitting photos and videos of smoke from and the response to the San Gabriel fire to FOX 7.
Viewers from neighboring subdivisions and roadways are submitting photos and videos of smoke from and the response to the San Gabriel fire to FOX 7.
Crews make progress against destructive Texas wildfires
Firefighters have expanded their containment from 15% to 50% Thursday of the 500-acre (200-kilometer) fire that destroyed five homes on Possum Kingdom Lake’s western shore, the Texas A&M Forest Service said.
Firefighters have expanded their containment from 15% to 50% Thursday of the 500-acre (200-kilometer) fire that destroyed five homes on Possum Kingdom Lake’s western shore, the Texas A&M Forest Service said.
Multiple agencies work to contain 60+ acre brush fire in northeast Travis County
A 60+ acre brush fire ignited in northeastern Travis County on Wednesday. Multiple agencies responded to assist.
A 60+ acre brush fire ignited in northeastern Travis County on Wednesday. Multiple agencies responded to assist.
Texas authorities respond to drought conditions, water shortages and wildfires
The National Weather Service said the last time this much of South Central Texas experienced D-4 conditions, which is the most intense drought level, was January 2012.
The National Weather Service said the last time this much of South Central Texas experienced D-4 conditions, which is the most intense drought level, was January 2012.
6,000 acres continue burning in Chalk Mountain wildfire in Somervell County
The Chalk Mountain Fire began Monday afternoon and has already burned about 4,000 acres near Glen Rose. It is only about 10% contained.
The Chalk Mountain Fire began Monday afternoon and has already burned about 4,000 acres near Glen Rose. It is only about 10% contained.
Austin Airtanker Base opens to assist with increased wildfire activity
Officials said the possibility of fire activity is extremely high with these hot temperatures and dry conditions, and opening the Airtanker allows for a faster response time.
Officials said the possibility of fire activity is extremely high with these hot temperatures and dry conditions, and opening the Airtanker allows for a faster response time.
Firefighting helicopter crashes, kills 4 'heroes' during severe New Mexico fire season
The helicopter was carrying three people with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office and a county firefighter when it went down Saturday while returning from its firefighting mission. County officials on Monday called the four men "heroes."
The helicopter was carrying three people with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office and a county firefighter when it went down Saturday while returning from its firefighting mission. County officials on Monday called the four men "heroes."
Wildfire rages in France; fire pilot killed in Portugal
Fire season has hit parts of Europe earlier than usual this year after an unusually dry, hot spring.
Fire season has hit parts of Europe earlier than usual this year after an unusually dry, hot spring.
How to keep your pet safe in emergency situations, natural disasters
Is your pet included in your emergency plans?
Is your pet included in your emergency plans?
Austin Airtanker Base activated to assist with wildfire activity across Texas
Texas A&M Forest Service says that since January 1, it has responded to 1,240 wildfires that burned 497,373 acres across the state.
Texas A&M Forest Service says that since January 1, it has responded to 1,240 wildfires that burned 497,373 acres across the state.
Chickpea dip: Extreme weather conditions affecting popular superfood crop
It's known as the chicken of the bean world, but the supply of America's favorite superfood is slowly flying the coop due to extreme drought conditions.
It's known as the chicken of the bean world, but the supply of America's favorite superfood is slowly flying the coop due to extreme drought conditions.
Hot, dry conditions creating high wildfire potential across Texas
Stay wildfire aware. If a wildfire is spotted, immediately contact local authorities. A quick response can help save lives and property.
Stay wildfire aware. If a wildfire is spotted, immediately contact local authorities. A quick response can help save lives and property.
7 Amazon Prime Day deals that can help you weather anything Mother Nature throws at you
Amazon’s biggest sale of the year happens this week, and FOX Weather has found some deals that can help you prepare for any type of weather.
Amazon’s biggest sale of the year happens this week, and FOX Weather has found some deals that can help you prepare for any type of weather.