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.
Hermosa Fire near Wimberley about 35% contained, some homes evacuated
The widlfire started in the River Mountain Ranch area between Bluff View and Blanco River.
The widlfire started in the River Mountain Ranch area between Bluff View and Blanco River.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This year with the drought and fire conditions being so bad, the risk of dry lightning thunderstorms is very real.