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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Colorado couple recovers wedding bands buried in rubble after wildfire destroys home

An engaged Colorado couple whose home was destroyed in the Colorado wildfires on Dec. 30 managed to find their charred wedding bands buried in the rubble a day later.

Rolling Pines Fire brings back memories of previous Bastrop County fires

With the Rolling Pines fire right in their backyard, Bastrop residents look back at the two disastrous fires that ripped through the county not too long ago.

Residents near Rolling Pines Fire worry about shift in weather

As the Rolling Pines Fire continues, residents are starting to worry about how the wind changes will impact the fire.

Rolling Pines Fire: Bastrop County fire evacuation order completely lifted

The fire is currently 58% contained and officials say ground crews have made great progress improving and widening the fireline as they continue to get the fire under control.

Officials: Tonga volcanic eruption triggered 50-foot tsunami waves, at least 3 dead

Government officials in Tonga said tsunami waves nearly 50 feet high rushed inland, destroying everything in their path on the western coasts of the Tongatapu Islands, 'Eua and Ha'apai Islands. At least three people died.

Family of driver who died in Illinois tornado warehouse collapse sues Amazon

The family of a delivery driver who died last month when a tornado collapsed the Amazon warehouse in central Illinois where he worked has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.

Pacific tsunami warning recedes; Tonga covered by ash cloud

The tsunami threat throughout the Pacific from a huge underwater volcanic eruption has begun to recede, though the massive ash cloud covering Tonga is preventing surveillance flights from New Zealand to assess the extent of damage.

Tonga volcano eruption, Tsunami alert for U.S. west coast

An undersea volcano erupted in spectacular fashion near the Pacific nation of Tonga on Saturday, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground.

What is a tsunami and what causes them?

All coastlines around the world are vulnerable to tsunamis, so it's important to know your community's hazard and evacuation plans in case they're needed.

Historical tsunamis that have struck around the world

Tsunamis have devastated countries around the world, costing countless lives and leaving behind millions of dollars in damage.