Oak Grove Fire: Wildfire continues to burn in San Marcos
A home and several buildings were destroyed in the Oak Grove Fire in San Marcos. The fire has reached 400 acres and is 30% contained as of Aug. 6.
A home and several buildings were destroyed in the Oak Grove Fire in San Marcos. The fire has reached 400 acres and is 30% contained as of Aug. 6.
Oak Grove Fire: Temporary flight restriction in place
Officials say a drone was flying near the wildfire Saturday night, which the Texas A&M Forest Service says can be unsafe for firefighters.
Officials say a drone was flying near the wildfire Saturday night, which the Texas A&M Forest Service says can be unsafe for firefighters.
Wandering Oak Fire: Burnet County wildfire burns 22 acres
Texas A&M Forest Service says the Wandering Oak Fire burned 22 acres and is fully contained. No structures were lost.
Texas A&M Forest Service says the Wandering Oak Fire burned 22 acres and is fully contained. No structures were lost.
Central Texas fire crews on high alert due to wildfire risk
Fire crews across Central Texas are gearing up, and stepping up to help areas like Bastrop, which is already seeing the worst of it.
Fire crews across Central Texas are gearing up, and stepping up to help areas like Bastrop, which is already seeing the worst of it.
Mesquite Field Fire: Crews fighting 38-acre fire in Bastrop County
Crews are working to put out the Mesquite Field Fire near Hellinger Road in Bastrop County.
Crews are working to put out the Mesquite Field Fire near Hellinger Road in Bastrop County.
Powder Keg Pine Fire: 117-acre fire in Bastrop County fully contained
Officials say the Powder Keg Pine Fire near State Highway 71 and Harmon Road in Bastrop County is now 100% contained.
Officials say the Powder Keg Pine Fire near State Highway 71 and Harmon Road in Bastrop County is now 100% contained.
Austin FD sees uptick in fire calls due to dry weather
Austin fire crews recently responded to three different brush fires on the same day, two of which were confirmed to have been started in homeless camps.
Austin fire crews recently responded to three different brush fires on the same day, two of which were confirmed to have been started in homeless camps.
AFD battles brush fire near busy southwest Austin intersection
Austin fire crews had to contend with triple digit heat Sunday evening as they battled a brush fire near a busy intersection in southwest Austin.
Austin fire crews had to contend with triple digit heat Sunday evening as they battled a brush fire near a busy intersection in southwest Austin.
Greece wildfires: Evacuations ordered on island of Rhodes as blazes continue across country
The most serious fire is on the island of Rhodes. Some 19,000 people have been evacuated from several locations on Rhodes as wildfires burned for a sixth day.
The most serious fire is on the island of Rhodes. Some 19,000 people have been evacuated from several locations on Rhodes as wildfires burned for a sixth day.
Texas wildfire threat has increased: officials
The risk for a large fire is not limited to the areas around Lake Travis. The threat includes the farm lands on the east side of the county around Manor and Pflugerville.
The risk for a large fire is not limited to the areas around Lake Travis. The threat includes the farm lands on the east side of the county around Manor and Pflugerville.
Cobb Creek Fire: Crews fighting 286-acre fire near Jarrell
Crews are working to put out the Cobb Creek Fire in Jarrell that sparked July 19.
Crews are working to put out the Cobb Creek Fire in Jarrell that sparked July 19.
Ruby Ranch Fire: Crews contain 41.4-acre wildfire in Buda
Officials said the Ruby Ranch Fire sparked in Buda burned 41.4 acres and is now contained.
Officials said the Ruby Ranch Fire sparked in Buda burned 41.4 acres and is now contained.
New York, Northeast could see orange skies return from Canadian wildfire smoke
New York City's air quality could dip again. Forecast models suggest Canadian wildfire smoke could now swing back into the Great Lakes and Northeast by Friday, according to the FOX Forecast Center.
New York City's air quality could dip again. Forecast models suggest Canadian wildfire smoke could now swing back into the Great Lakes and Northeast by Friday, according to the FOX Forecast Center.
Why wildfire smoke is turning the moon red
Air molecules from the smoke in Earth's atmosphere cause light to scatter out most of the blue light, leaving the remaining red light to create a red glow on the moon. More red moons are likely as smoky skies continue.
Air molecules from the smoke in Earth's atmosphere cause light to scatter out most of the blue light, leaving the remaining red light to create a red glow on the moon. More red moons are likely as smoky skies continue.
Air quality alerts issued as Canadian wildfire smoke smothers parts of northern US
About 150 wildfires are burning across western Canada, pouring wildfire smoke that is being carried south into parts of the northern U.S. by the upper-level winds.
About 150 wildfires are burning across western Canada, pouring wildfire smoke that is being carried south into parts of the northern U.S. by the upper-level winds.
Wildfire threats increase in Texas; forest service to heighten preparedness
Texas wildfire risks increase in multiple areas of the state, leading the Texas A&M Forest Service to raise fire preparedness levels.
Texas wildfire risks increase in multiple areas of the state, leading the Texas A&M Forest Service to raise fire preparedness levels.
Feds send $930 million to curb 'crisis' of wildfires in West
The U.S. is directing $930 million toward reducing wildfire dangers in 10 western states by clearing trees and underbrush from national forests as officials struggle to protect communities from destructive infernos being made worse by climate change.
The U.S. is directing $930 million toward reducing wildfire dangers in 10 western states by clearing trees and underbrush from national forests as officials struggle to protect communities from destructive infernos being made worse by climate change.
Volunteer group assists Williamson County with large fire mitigation project ahead of wildfire season
About 40 volunteers with Team Rubicon grabbed their saws and went to work in the Twin Springs Preserve in Williamson County.
About 40 volunteers with Team Rubicon grabbed their saws and went to work in the Twin Springs Preserve in Williamson County.
Texas wildfires: How are they named?
What do Smashed Taco, Iron Knob, Nappin Cowboy, Sleepy Sunday and Flying Monkey have in common? They're actually names of Texas wildfires from this year.
What do Smashed Taco, Iron Knob, Nappin Cowboy, Sleepy Sunday and Flying Monkey have in common? They're actually names of Texas wildfires from this year.
Community Wildfire Defense Grant applications now open
The grant offers financial assistance to at-risk local communities for the development of Community Wildfire Protection Plans and associated mitigation projects.
The grant offers financial assistance to at-risk local communities for the development of Community Wildfire Protection Plans and associated mitigation projects.