San Francisco mayor leaves Maui as fires rage
SF Mayor London Breed was in Maui on a personal trip, her office confirmed Thursday. And since the governor of Hawaii issued an advisory to visitors to leave, she evacuated to nearby Oahu. A spokesperson said she was never in any danger.
SF Mayor London Breed was in Maui on a personal trip, her office confirmed Thursday. And since the governor of Hawaii issued an advisory to visitors to leave, she evacuated to nearby Oahu. A spokesperson said she was never in any danger.
Texas fire officials say wildfires could happen anytime, anywhere
The Parmer Lane Fire sparked the same day the Forest Service increased its Wildland Fire Preparedness Level to Level 4, largely because of the dry conditions.
The Parmer Lane Fire sparked the same day the Forest Service increased its Wildland Fire Preparedness Level to Level 4, largely because of the dry conditions.
Parmer Lane Fire: Some residents return home, businesses reopen after evacuating
As residents returned home, nearby businesses owners reopened after evacuating on Tuesday.
As residents returned home, nearby businesses owners reopened after evacuating on Tuesday.
Fire crews work to control 100-acre grass fire near Travis County Expo Center
Fire crews are working to put out a fire near the Travis County Expo Center. This is a three-alarm fire.
Fire crews are working to put out a fire near the Travis County Expo Center. This is a three-alarm fire.
Fire crews work to put out 25-acre wildfire in Kyle
Fire crews are working to put out a wildfire in Kyle.
Fire crews are working to put out a wildfire in Kyle.
Oak Grove Fire: Recovery efforts underway in Hays County
As of Monday, August 7, the containment line around the fire was nearly completed at 65 percent. There was no forward movement.
As of Monday, August 7, the containment line around the fire was nearly completed at 65 percent. There was no forward movement.
Grass fire near Fredericksburg burns 75 acres
Around 6:19 p.m., on August 7, first responders said the fire was 100 percent contained and burned 75 acres.
Around 6:19 p.m., on August 7, first responders said the fire was 100 percent contained and burned 75 acres.
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.