Burn restriction in Austin parks in place effective immediately, says PARD
The restriction prohibits the building of fires and grilling in all City parks, greenbelts and preserves effective immediately and until further notice.
The restriction prohibits the building of fires and grilling in all City parks, greenbelts and preserves effective immediately and until further notice.
Very high fire danger in Central Texas this weekend, says AFD
AFD says that conditions are extremely dangerous given the combination of dry fuels, low humidity and moderate to breezy winds.
AFD says that conditions are extremely dangerous given the combination of dry fuels, low humidity and moderate to breezy winds.
Williamson County to hold floodplain mapping study public meetings
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the Atlas 14 Floodplain Mapping Study and speak with team members about their flooding experiences.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the Atlas 14 Floodplain Mapping Study and speak with team members about their flooding experiences.
Smoky, hazy skies in Houston due to Texas wildfires
Houston skies are smoky due to the Eastland Complex wildfire in Texas, burning about 120 miles west of Dallas.
Houston skies are smoky due to the Eastland Complex wildfire in Texas, burning about 120 miles west of Dallas.
Texas wildfires fueled by gusty winds prompt evacuations
Several wildfires merged to form what fire officials call a “complex” that was burning near Eastland, about 120 miles (195 kilometers) west of Dallas.
Several wildfires merged to form what fire officials call a “complex” that was burning near Eastland, about 120 miles (195 kilometers) west of Dallas.
High fire danger in parts of Central Texas heading into weekend
Whether you live in Austin or out in the Hill Country, now is the time for homeowners to take action to protect their properties from fires.
Whether you live in Austin or out in the Hill Country, now is the time for homeowners to take action to protect their properties from fires.
7.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Japan; tsunami risk receding
A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory.
A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory.
Tornadoes, damaging winds move through Southeast
National Weather Service meteorologists expect to survey damage
National Weather Service meteorologists expect to survey damage
HUD says Texas agency discriminated in flood relief funding
Texas’ administration of flood relief money from Hurricane Harvey broke federal law by discriminating against Black and Hispanic residents in the Houston area, according to a decision by the federal housing agency that could channel millions of dollars of aid to communities battered by the 2017 storm.
Texas’ administration of flood relief money from Hurricane Harvey broke federal law by discriminating against Black and Hispanic residents in the Houston area, according to a decision by the federal housing agency that could channel millions of dollars of aid to communities battered by the 2017 storm.
Iowa tornadoes: 4 of 7 killed were in same family, authorities say
Authorities say four of the seven people killed in devastating storms that tore through central Iowa were members of the same family.
Authorities say four of the seven people killed in devastating storms that tore through central Iowa were members of the same family.
Over 1,000 homes evacuated as firefighters battle Florida Panhandle fires
Huge wildfires in the Florida Panhandle forced veterans in a nursing home to evacuate Sunday alongside residents of more than 1,000 homes in an area still recovering from a Category 5 hurricane three years ago.
Huge wildfires in the Florida Panhandle forced veterans in a nursing home to evacuate Sunday alongside residents of more than 1,000 homes in an area still recovering from a Category 5 hurricane three years ago.
Officials: 7 dead after tornadoes tore through central Iowa
Seven people were killed, including two children, when several tornadoes swept through central Iowa, damaging buildings and knocking down trees and power lines, authorities said.
Seven people were killed, including two children, when several tornadoes swept through central Iowa, damaging buildings and knocking down trees and power lines, authorities said.
Emerald Bay fire: Crews contain fire that erupted in Laguna Beach
The cause of the Emerald Bay Fire remains under investigation.
The cause of the Emerald Bay Fire remains under investigation.
Neighbors come together to support four Austin families displaced after fire
A multifamily home was destroyed in a fire around Christmas, leaving 12 people displaced. A fundraiser was held for them this weekend at Mill Bar & Grill.
A multifamily home was destroyed in a fire around Christmas, leaving 12 people displaced. A fundraiser was held for them this weekend at Mill Bar & Grill.
Travis County, CAPCOG reach nearly 1.5M people using Warn Central Texas
Travis County and Capital Area Council of Governments have increased the number of cell phone devices they can reach using Warn Central Texas.
Travis County and Capital Area Council of Governments have increased the number of cell phone devices they can reach using Warn Central Texas.
Wise County fire destroys more than 200 acres, threatens homes and livestock
Flames spread across more than 200 acres in Southern Wise County on Monday, threatening homes, farm buildings and livestock. Officials say they believe a lit cigarette may have sparked the fire but still need to investigate.
Flames spread across more than 200 acres in Southern Wise County on Monday, threatening homes, farm buildings and livestock. Officials say they believe a lit cigarette may have sparked the fire but still need to investigate.
Independent panel to look into cause of Rolling Pines Fire
The Rolling Pines Fire is now 100% contained and spanned more than 800 acres as of Monday afternoon. The cause of the fire is linked to a prescribed burn by Texas Parks and Wildlife.
The Rolling Pines Fire is now 100% contained and spanned more than 800 acres as of Monday afternoon. The cause of the fire is linked to a prescribed burn by Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Rolling Pines Fire 100% contained after spanning more than 800 acres
Rolling Pines Fire 100% contained after spanning more than 800 acres
Rolling Pines Fire 100% contained after spanning more than 800 acres
Outdoor burn ban, disaster declaration in place for Bastrop County
The burn ban went into effect at 6 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22 and comes after a wildfire burned more than 800 acres in Bastrop State Park earlier this week.
The burn ban went into effect at 6 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22 and comes after a wildfire burned more than 800 acres in Bastrop State Park earlier this week.
Rolling Pines Fire: Bastrop County fire almost fully contained
Officials say the fire is at 95% containment as crews continue to patrol and mop up across the fire area.
Officials say the fire is at 95% containment as crews continue to patrol and mop up across the fire area.