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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.