Crews battle 8,700-acre Dry River Fire and multiple blazes across Texas amid heat
Texas crews achieve 100% containment on the historic 90,000-acre Ross Fire while battling active blazes including the 8,761-acre Dry River Fire in Sutton County.
Texas crews achieve 100% containment on the historic 90,000-acre Ross Fire while battling active blazes including the 8,761-acre Dry River Fire in Sutton County.
Firefighters battle active 8,700-acre Dry River wildfire in Sutton County
The active Dry River Fire in Sutton County has burned 8,761 acres and is 30% contained as emergency crews continue firefighting efforts.
The active Dry River Fire in Sutton County has burned 8,761 acres and is 30% contained as emergency crews continue firefighting efforts.
Dry River Fire in Sutton County, Texas
A large airtanker drops retardant on the 7,000-acre Dry River Fire in Sutton County on Sept. 16, 2026. Video courtesy of T. Tilmon. Credit: Texas A&M Forest Service. Posted by Incident Information - Texas A&M Forest Service on Wednesday, September 16, 2026
A large airtanker drops retardant on the 7,000-acre Dry River Fire in Sutton County on Sept. 16, 2026. Video courtesy of T. Tilmon. Credit: Texas A&M Forest Service. Posted by Incident Information - Texas A&M Forest Service on Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Firefighters continue to battle wildfires across Texas
Firefighters are battling multiple large wildfires across the state as hot, dry conditions continue to fuel fire activity.
Firefighters are battling multiple large wildfires across the state as hot, dry conditions continue to fuel fire activity.
Crews battling wildfires across Texas
Firefighters are battling multiple large wildfires across the state as hot, dry conditions continue to fuel fire activity.
Firefighters are battling multiple large wildfires across the state as hot, dry conditions continue to fuel fire activity.
Hydra Fire tracker: Latest acreage, containment and map
The Hydra Fire in Texas is a wildfire that started in Bosque County on Monday, south of the town of Meridian.
The Hydra Fire in Texas is a wildfire that started in Bosque County on Monday, south of the town of Meridian.
Man accused of starting Old Trails Fire formally indicted for arson
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted Aaron Farinacci, 37, formally accusing him of starting the Old Trails Fire in early August, which burned over 3,000 acres and caused devastating damages to homes in the area.
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted Aaron Farinacci, 37, formally accusing him of starting the Old Trails Fire in early August, which burned over 3,000 acres and caused devastating damages to homes in the area.
Jarrell fire prompts evacuations
A commercial structure fire that spread to nearby vegetation has been contained in Jarrell.
A commercial structure fire that spread to nearby vegetation has been contained in Jarrell.
Jarrell residents return to homes after fire prompts evacuations
A commercial structure fire that spread to nearby vegetation has been contained in Jarrell.
A commercial structure fire that spread to nearby vegetation has been contained in Jarrell.
Kurk Fire: Crews fight 1,000-acre fire in San Saba County
Crews are fighting the Kurk Fire in San Saba County near Cherokee.
Crews are fighting the Kurk Fire in San Saba County near Cherokee.
Central Texas fire crews help with statewide wildfire outbreak
Several crews from Central Texas are helping contain the fire lines in Palo Pinto and Sutton counties.
Several crews from Central Texas are helping contain the fire lines in Palo Pinto and Sutton counties.
Local firefighters help fight wildfires across Texas
Several crews from Central Texas are helping contain the fire lines in Palo Pinto and Sutton counties.
Several crews from Central Texas are helping contain the fire lines in Palo Pinto and Sutton counties.
Bastrop Complex Fire happened 15 years ago
Sept. 4, marks 15 years since the Bastrop County Complex Fire, the most destructive wildfire in Texas history. It changed the way Central Texas prepares for wildfires.
Sept. 4, marks 15 years since the Bastrop County Complex Fire, the most destructive wildfire in Texas history. It changed the way Central Texas prepares for wildfires.
Firefighters contain 10-acre grass fire in Dallas County’s Sand Branch area
Firefighters from multiple North Texas agencies brought a 10-acre grass fire in Dallas County's Sand Branch area under control with no injuries reported, though the cause of the blaze remains unknown.
Firefighters from multiple North Texas agencies brought a 10-acre grass fire in Dallas County's Sand Branch area under control with no injuries reported, though the cause of the blaze remains unknown.
Ross Fire update: Wildfire 31% contained
The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties is 31% contained as firefighters work to stop new growth.
The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties is 31% contained as firefighters work to stop new growth.
Ross fire in North Texas only 26% contained
The Ross fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties has grown to 85,000 acres but is now 26% contained. Firefighters are making progress and we're learning more about some of the heroic efforts made over the last few days to save homes and buildings. FOX's Dionne Anglin has the update.
The Ross fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties has grown to 85,000 acres but is now 26% contained. Firefighters are making progress and we're learning more about some of the heroic efforts made over the last few days to save homes and buildings. FOX's Dionne Anglin has the update.
Local firefighters helping fight Texas wildfires
Central Texas firefighters are heading out to help battle one of the biggest wildfires in Texas right now. The Ross fire, burning about 200 miles north of Austin, has already scorched roughly 83,000 acres. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has more.
Central Texas firefighters are heading out to help battle one of the biggest wildfires in Texas right now. The Ross fire, burning about 200 miles north of Austin, has already scorched roughly 83,000 acres. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has more.
Crews battling Ross Fire in Texas see slightly better weather
Crews are working around the clock to control the Ross Fire burning in Palo Pinto and Jack counties, west of Fort Worth.
Crews are working around the clock to control the Ross Fire burning in Palo Pinto and Jack counties, west of Fort Worth.
Travis County Commissioner's Court speaks on wildfire mitigation
As Central Texas approaches the 15-year anniversary of the deadly 2011 wildfires, local fire leaders said they are better prepared but still concerned about the risk here.
As Central Texas approaches the 15-year anniversary of the deadly 2011 wildfires, local fire leaders said they are better prepared but still concerned about the risk here.
Travis County speaks about wildfire mitigation
A massive wildfire is burning about 200 miles from Austin, and it is a reminder of just how quickly these fires can grow.
A massive wildfire is burning about 200 miles from Austin, and it is a reminder of just how quickly these fires can grow.