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.
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.
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.
'Literally feet away from dying': Meijer worker narrowly escapes tornado's strike on Ohio distribution center
The tornado touched down northwest of Dayton, Ohio, Wednesday evening before moving into Tipp City.
The tornado touched down northwest of Dayton, Ohio, Wednesday evening before moving into Tipp City.
Agatha fizzles over Mexico but remnants pose risk of flash floods, mudslides
Agatha was the strongest hurricane on record to hit the Pacific coast of Mexico in May, the NHC said.
Agatha was the strongest hurricane on record to hit the Pacific coast of Mexico in May, the NHC said.
Category 2 Hurricane Agatha makes landfall on Mexico’s Pacific coast
Agatha is the strongest hurricane on record to hit that coastline in May, NHC says.
Agatha is the strongest hurricane on record to hit that coastline in May, NHC says.
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.
Firefighters quickly put out a fire in Del Valle near State Highway 130 and Pearce Lane on Monday.
Largest fire in New Mexico history caused by planned burns, federal review finds
The Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire has burned more than 313,000 acres and fire suppression costs to date exceed $132 million
The Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire has burned more than 313,000 acres and fire suppression costs to date exceed $132 million
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.
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.
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.
Four different wildfires were burning throughout California this weekend. Hot and windy conditions made it difficult for fire crews to fight the blazes.
Gaylord tornado: 2 dead after police find another victim overnight in northern Michigan city
Michigan State Police said the Gaylord tornado that touched down Friday killed two people. The second victim was found in a home overnight.
Michigan State Police said the Gaylord tornado that touched down Friday killed two people. The second victim was found in a home overnight.
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.
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.”
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.”