Travis County burn ban lifted
Travis County is no longer under a burn ban.
Travis County is no longer under a burn ban.
Former Washington County firefighter indicted on arson charge tied to wildfires
Ronald Perry, 49, of Brenham, was indicted by a Washington County grand jury on Oct. 14 on a second-degree felony arson charge, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Ronald Perry, 49, of Brenham, was indicted by a Washington County grand jury on Oct. 14 on a second-degree felony arson charge, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Firefighter, 24, died after being struck by a tree battling La. wildfire
The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest.
The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest.
Norte Fire in California threatens homes, forces evacuations
Orange County, California firefighters are battling an aggressive, fast-moving wildfire that exploded across 450 acres in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, destroying multiple homes and forcing mandatory evacuations under fierce Santa Ana wind conditions.
Orange County, California firefighters are battling an aggressive, fast-moving wildfire that exploded across 450 acres in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, destroying multiple homes and forcing mandatory evacuations under fierce Santa Ana wind conditions.
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.