Yogi fire in Bastrop County burns about 50 acres

According to the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management, the fire started near Gotier Trace and South Old Potato Road around 2 p.m. Monday. Around 15-20 homes were evacuated for a couple of hours as a precaution.

Firefighters quickly put out fire in Del Valle

Firefighters quickly put out a fire in Del Valle near State Highway 130 and Pearce Lane on Monday.

Powerful earthquake shakes southern Peru

The U.S. Geological Survey said a magnitude 7.2 earthquake shook southern Peru on Thursday, though there were no immediate reports of damage or injury.

NOAA forecasts above-average 2022 Atlantic hurricane season with up to 21 named storms

A little more than a week away from the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its outlook for the 2022 season, predicting an above-average number of named storms.

4 California wildfires rage during hot, windy weekend

Four different wildfires were burning throughout California this weekend. Hot and windy conditions made it difficult for fire crews to fight the blazes.

Austin Fire Department sends members, engine to help fight Central Texas wildfire

Four Austin Fire Department members have been sent out to Hamilton County to aid in fighting the Dry Branch Fire. That fire is currently burning 4,000 acres.

Wildfires 'have potential to exhaust resources,' Texas A&M Forest Service says

Texas A&M Forest Service has responded to nine fires across the state this week, saying they “have the potential to exhaust state and local resources.”

Disaster declared in Texas county as large wildfires continue to rapidly spread

Texas A&M Forest Service warns more fires could ignite and will likely be resistant to control due to extremely dry conditions, strong winds and 100-degree temperatures

Laguna Niguel fire: 'Coastal Fire' torches homes, all evacuations lifted

A massive fire, called the "Coastal Fire," engulfed more than a dozen multimillion-dollar mansions near the Laguna Hills area in Orange County.

Seven ways climate change is already hitting Texans

Extreme weather events, water scarcity, risks of illness: Climate change is here, and it’s already affecting Texans.

Lightning kills cow ‘on the spot,’ prompting warning from farmer

“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.

Laguna Niguel fire: More than a dozen multimillion-dollar mansions destroyed

Fire officials said at least 20 multimillion-dollar mansions have been destroyed after a fire erupted in Orange County. Laguna Niguel city officials said 900 homes are under evacuation orders.