Be prepared for wildfires, officials say
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Think of your home as fuel for fire. That's how seriously Austin officials want you to take wildfire risk. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen has more from Wednesday's symposium on wildfire preparedness.

Man arrested for arson in Spokane, WA Old Trails Fire

A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires in Spokane County burning thousands of acres.

Spokane, WA wildfires forces 60,000 to evacuate; 0% containment

Three wildfires surrounding Spokane forced more than 60,000 people to evacuate as flames destroyed at least 600 structures across Spokane County, officials said.

Wildfire burning in Spokane, WA prompts evacuation orders

Emergency responders in Spokane County issued emergency Level 3 evacuation orders on Aug. 1 as crews battled the fast-moving Old Trails Fire during elevated fire weather conditions.

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, threatens added tariffs

President Trump says Canada should be forced to pay “billions of dollars” for the wildfire smoke that has blanketed large parts of the Midwest and Northeast.

Texas buys first state-owned firefighting helicopters to fight wildfires

Texas is launching its first state-owned firefighting fleet with a $257 million helicopter purchase to speed up wildfire response and protect communities.

Map: Where are the Canada wildfires burning?

According to the Canadian government, there are more than 850 active wildfires across Canada as of Thursday. Winds are carrying the smoke southeast from Ontario down to the Midwest and Northeast.

3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border

The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.

Judge caps attorneys’ legal fees in Maui wildfire settlement

A Maui judge has significantly reduced the legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought.

Texas braces for severe storms, wildfires as emergency resources activated

Governor Greg Abbott has activated Texas emergency response resources to handle a dual threat of severe, flood-producing storms across the state and critical, ongoing wildfires in West Texas.

WATCH: Train trestle burns as wildfires rage in Texas Panhandle

A train trestle was destroyed by one of the wildfires that have been raging across the Texas Panhandle in recent days.

Fire risk increases across Central Texas ahead of summer

The spring flowers are in bloom all across Central Texas, but this patchwork of color is also a warning sign about the wildfire season that’s approaching.

Travis County wildfire awareness
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The spring flowers are in bloom all across Central Texas, but this patchwork of color is also a warning sign about the wildfire season that’s approaching. 

Texas wildfires: Evacuation orders lifted in Panhandle; Hutchinson fire 70% contained

The Texas A&M Forest Service reported the “Hutchinson” Fire in Hutchinson County was estimated to have impacted 2,882 acres and was approximately 70% contained as of Thursday morning.

Bastrop Spring Pine Fire: March 23 update
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Bastrop County fire crews are working to contain a wildfire in Bastrop State Park.