Ongoing flash drought increases wildfire concerns in Texas
Nearly 70% of Texas is currently experiencing a drought, which is up about 20% over the last two months. This rapid increase is partially due to a flash drought.
Nearly 70% of Texas is currently experiencing a drought, which is up about 20% over the last two months. This rapid increase is partially due to a flash drought.
Increased wildfire risk prompts disaster declaration in Austin-Travis County
City and county leaders said they’re ready for a wildfire, but are encouraging residents to prepare and be ready, too.
City and county leaders said they’re ready for a wildfire, but are encouraging residents to prepare and be ready, too.
Homeless camp brush fire in South Austin
According to firefighters, fires put those living in the encampment and surrounding areas at risk.
According to firefighters, fires put those living in the encampment and surrounding areas at risk.
Parmer Lane Fire: Wilco justices of the peace collecting donations for victims
Residents who want to help can drop off new socks and undergarments for children and adults at any of the county JP offices through Friday, Aug. 18.
Residents who want to help can drop off new socks and undergarments for children and adults at any of the county JP offices through Friday, Aug. 18.
How prepared is the City of Austin for a major wildfire?
In this FOX 7 Focus, FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak speaks with Justice Jones and Lt. Steve Gibbon with the Austin Fire Department's wildfire division about the risk and preparations for wildfire danger.
In this FOX 7 Focus, FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak speaks with Justice Jones and Lt. Steve Gibbon with the Austin Fire Department's wildfire division about the risk and preparations for wildfire danger.
Maui fire death toll climbs to 93, now the deadliest wildfire in modern US history
Emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs are marking the ruins of Maui homes with a bright orange X for an initial search and HR when they find human remains.
Emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs are marking the ruins of Maui homes with a bright orange X for an initial search and HR when they find human remains.
Maui wildfires: Mormon church confirms 5 Latter-day Saints among those dead
The Mormon church said four of the members were part of the same family.
The Mormon church said four of the members were part of the same family.
Aerial footage shows sheer destruction after deadly Hawaii fires across Maui
The wildfires in Maui have claimed at least 93 lives, making it the deadliest in modern US history.
The wildfires in Maui have claimed at least 93 lives, making it the deadliest in modern US history.
Maui fire death toll climbs to at least 89 as survivors return to ruins
The new death toll Saturday came as federal emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs picked through the aftermath of the blaze.
The new death toll Saturday came as federal emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs picked through the aftermath of the blaze.
4 family members die in Hawaii wildfire: ‘It’s like a gut punch’
A Lahaina, Hawaii native shares that four of his family members have died in the wildfire and that another remains missing.
A Lahaina, Hawaii native shares that four of his family members have died in the wildfire and that another remains missing.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez offer $100 million to Maui recovery effort
Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez are making a financial donation to help fund the relief and recovery efforts in Maui, Hawaii.
Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez are making a financial donation to help fund the relief and recovery efforts in Maui, Hawaii.
Video shows Maui survivors jumping into water to escape devastating fire
Dramatic video shows several in Lahaina, Hawaii jumping into the ocean to escape the wildfire.
Dramatic video shows several in Lahaina, Hawaii jumping into the ocean to escape the wildfire.
Hawaii wildfires: How to help those impacted on Maui, Big Island
Officials said relief is needed immediately, and more will be required later as the islands recover from the impacts.
Officials said relief is needed immediately, and more will be required later as the islands recover from the impacts.
Boggy Creek Fire: Crews work to contain almost 230-acre grass fire in Caldwell County
Officials say an 18-wheeler caught fire, causing a large grass fire on State Highway 130 on August 11.
Officials say an 18-wheeler caught fire, causing a large grass fire on State Highway 130 on August 11.
How you can prepare your homes for next wildfire
The Austin Disaster Relief said the Parmer Lane Fire would likely not be the last this area sees during wildfire season, and everyone should consider preparing now.
The Austin Disaster Relief said the Parmer Lane Fire would likely not be the last this area sees during wildfire season, and everyone should consider preparing now.
Photos: Maui's historic Lahaina ravaged by deadly wildfire
Aerial footage showed whole sections of Lahaina had been reduced to gray ash, including Front Street, where tourists shopped and dined just days ago. Smoking heaps of rubble lay piled high next to the waterfront in the town, which dates to the 1700s.
Aerial footage showed whole sections of Lahaina had been reduced to gray ash, including Front Street, where tourists shopped and dined just days ago. Smoking heaps of rubble lay piled high next to the waterfront in the town, which dates to the 1700s.
United airlines cancels all flights going to Maui, sends empty planes to bring passengers back to mainland
United Airlines is apologizing for the inconvenience and is working to get passengers to their destinations as soon as possible but the safety of their passengers is their main concern.
United Airlines is apologizing for the inconvenience and is working to get passengers to their destinations as soon as possible but the safety of their passengers is their main concern.
Maui fires: Did Lahaina's historic banyan tree survive?
For generations, the banyan tree along Lahaina town’s historic Front Street served as a gathering place, its leafy branches unfurling majestically to give shade from the Hawaiian sun.
For generations, the banyan tree along Lahaina town’s historic Front Street served as a gathering place, its leafy branches unfurling majestically to give shade from the Hawaiian sun.
'Took everything with it': Maui resident recounts escape from raging wildfires
The winds will slowly decrease Thursday across the islands as strong high pressure to the north will continue to weaken and move westward, the FOX Forecast Center said.
The winds will slowly decrease Thursday across the islands as strong high pressure to the north will continue to weaken and move westward, the FOX Forecast Center said.
Parmer Lane Fire: Large brush fire fully contained, burns 37 acres in Cedar Park
The Parmer Lane Fire is fully contained, officials say. The fire burned an estimated 37 acres after sparking on August 8.
The Parmer Lane Fire is fully contained, officials say. The fire burned an estimated 37 acres after sparking on August 8.

















