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.
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.