Nearly 20 agencies assist in fighting 357-acre wildfire in Dripping Springs
Nearly 20 agencies assisted in fighting a wildfire that burned around 357 acres in Dripping Springs.
Nearly 20 agencies assisted in fighting a wildfire that burned around 357 acres in Dripping Springs.
Dramatic photos show tree burning from inside after lightning strike in Ohio
Photos of the tree in a rural Ohio town showed glowing, red-hot flames spiraling up the trunk, while the outer branches appeared green and seemingly unaffected.
Photos of the tree in a rural Ohio town showed glowing, red-hot flames spiraling up the trunk, while the outer branches appeared green and seemingly unaffected.
How researchers are working to protect buildings from tornados, hurricanes
A team of researchers in Lubbock, Texas is working to make buildings and shelters stronger for hurricanes and tornados.
A team of researchers in Lubbock, Texas is working to make buildings and shelters stronger for hurricanes and tornados.
Fire near Florence fully contained, approximately 600 acres burned
According to the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System, the fire spread to approximately 600 acres. The cause of the fire is not known at this time.
According to the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System, the fire spread to approximately 600 acres. The cause of the fire is not known at this time.
Austin-area fire departments respond to 133 fires in last 24 hours
Austin fire and Travis County fire departments responded to 133 fires in the past 24 hours. Officials believe most of the fires were firework related.
Austin fire and Travis County fire departments responded to 133 fires in the past 24 hours. Officials believe most of the fires were firework related.
Italian Alps glacier collapse: Search efforts resume for 17 still unaccounted for
At least six people died and 9 were injured by the avalanche of ice, snow and large rocks thundering down the slope of the mountain topped by the Marmolada glacier.
At least six people died and 9 were injured by the avalanche of ice, snow and large rocks thundering down the slope of the mountain topped by the Marmolada glacier.
Multiple agencies responding to structure fire near Florence
According to Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire has spread to 250 acres and is currently 5% contained.
According to Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire has spread to 250 acres and is currently 5% contained.
Report: Nearly 7.8M homes at risk of hurricane damage
Nearly 7.8 million homes with more than $2.3 trillion in combined reconstruction cost value are at risk of hurricane-related damages during this Atlantic season, CoreLogic's 2022 Hurricane Report says.
Nearly 7.8 million homes with more than $2.3 trillion in combined reconstruction cost value are at risk of hurricane-related damages during this Atlantic season, CoreLogic's 2022 Hurricane Report says.
Texas Wildfire west of Dallas burning nearly 12,000 acres
The Dempsey Fire in Palo Pinto County is burning nearly 12,000 acres as of Sunday, June 26.
The Dempsey Fire in Palo Pinto County is burning nearly 12,000 acres as of Sunday, June 26.
Fire departments in Fayette County respond to grass fire
It is believed the fire started from a small pile of leaves the landowner had burned earlier that morning, says the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.
It is believed the fire started from a small pile of leaves the landowner had burned earlier that morning, says the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.
Afghans bury dead, dig for survivors after earthquake kills 1,000
The earthquake was Afghanistan’s deadliest in 20 years, and officials said the death toll could rise. At least 1,500 people were also injured.
The earthquake was Afghanistan’s deadliest in 20 years, and officials said the death toll could rise. At least 1,500 people were also injured.
Yellowstone reopens for the first time since June floods caused evacuation of thousands
Park managers raised the gates Wednesday at three of Yellowstone’s five entrances for the first time since June 13.
Park managers raised the gates Wednesday at three of Yellowstone’s five entrances for the first time since June 13.
Texas A&M Forest Service warns of increased wildfire activity this weekend across the state
In 2022, firefighters have already responded to 5,047 wildfires that have burned 527,241 acres across the state. Many recent wildfire starts have required more time and resources to fully contain due to current conditions.
In 2022, firefighters have already responded to 5,047 wildfires that have burned 527,241 acres across the state. Many recent wildfire starts have required more time and resources to fully contain due to current conditions.
Afghanistan earthquake kills 1,000 people, deadliest in decades
At least 1,500 others were injured in the powerful earthquake that struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday.
At least 1,500 others were injured in the powerful earthquake that struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday.
Miscalculations, errors blamed for massive New Mexico blaze
The fire has charred over 533 square miles of land leaving several hundred homes destroyed and thousands of residents displaced.
The fire has charred over 533 square miles of land leaving several hundred homes destroyed and thousands of residents displaced.
Biden signs off on hefty pay raise for federal firefighters through 2023
The move affects more than 16,000 firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for a difficult wildfire season.
The move affects more than 16,000 firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for a difficult wildfire season.
Coyote Fire: Wildfire contained after burning part of Hollywood Hills
Crews have contained a wildfire that burned part of the Hollywood Hills area.
Crews have contained a wildfire that burned part of the Hollywood Hills area.
How wildfires get their names
Unlike hurricanes and tropical storms, whose storm names are determined by a central authority, naming wildfires are left up to the fire unit, incident commander, or dispatch center in the jurisdiction where the fire began.
Unlike hurricanes and tropical storms, whose storm names are determined by a central authority, naming wildfires are left up to the fire unit, incident commander, or dispatch center in the jurisdiction where the fire began.
Earthquake rattles southeastern, Central Georgia
It happened around 4:05 a.m. and measured a 3.9 magnitude.
It happened around 4:05 a.m. and measured a 3.9 magnitude.
Yellowstone National Park: Floods leave landscape 'dramatically changed'
Park officials say over 10,000 visitors left the nation’s oldest national park after historic flooding tore through the area, washing out bridges and roads.
Park officials say over 10,000 visitors left the nation’s oldest national park after historic flooding tore through the area, washing out bridges and roads.