Local firefighters helping fight Texas wildfires
Central Texas firefighters are heading out to help battle one of the biggest wildfires in Texas right now. The Ross fire, burning about 200 miles north of Austin, has already scorched roughly 83,000 acres. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has more.
Central Texas firefighters are heading out to help battle one of the biggest wildfires in Texas right now. The Ross fire, burning about 200 miles north of Austin, has already scorched roughly 83,000 acres. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has more.
Crews battling Ross Fire in Texas see slightly better weather
Crews are working around the clock to control the Ross Fire burning in Palo Pinto and Jack counties, west of Fort Worth.
Crews are working around the clock to control the Ross Fire burning in Palo Pinto and Jack counties, west of Fort Worth.
Travis County Commissioner's Court speaks on wildfire mitigation
As Central Texas approaches the 15-year anniversary of the deadly 2011 wildfires, local fire leaders said they are better prepared but still concerned about the risk here.
As Central Texas approaches the 15-year anniversary of the deadly 2011 wildfires, local fire leaders said they are better prepared but still concerned about the risk here.
Travis County speaks about wildfire mitigation
A massive wildfire is burning about 200 miles from Austin, and it is a reminder of just how quickly these fires can grow.
A massive wildfire is burning about 200 miles from Austin, and it is a reminder of just how quickly these fires can grow.
Palo Pinto County grass fire hits 10,000 acres
Firefighters in Palo Pinto County are battling a large grass fire near Highway 180 and Ross Watson Road, forcing a road closure and threatening at least one structure.
Firefighters in Palo Pinto County are battling a large grass fire near Highway 180 and Ross Watson Road, forcing a road closure and threatening at least one structure.
Human-caused Hawk Fire rapidly grows in Nevada, injuring 6 as tens of thousands are forced to evacuate
Level 3 “Go Now" evacuation zones extend across northwest Reno, while evacuation warnings remain in effect across surrounding communities.
Level 3 “Go Now" evacuation zones extend across northwest Reno, while evacuation warnings remain in effect across surrounding communities.
Evacuation orders for Montague County wildfire lifted
Evacuation orders prompted by a wildfire in Montague County have been lifted.
Evacuation orders prompted by a wildfire in Montague County have been lifted.
New technology helps Travis County crews get ahead of wildfires
Wildfires can spread fast, especially on days considered critically dry, but fire crews across Travis County are using new technology to get ahead of a fire before it even starts.
Wildfires can spread fast, especially on days considered critically dry, but fire crews across Travis County are using new technology to get ahead of a fire before it even starts.
Wildfire modeling tool helps fight fires
Wildfires can spread fast, especially on days considered critically dry, but fire crews across Travis County are using new technology to get ahead of a fire before it even starts.
Wildfires can spread fast, especially on days considered critically dry, but fire crews across Travis County are using new technology to get ahead of a fire before it even starts.
Williamson County under immediate burn ban due to drought conditions
Williamson County is now under an immediate burn ban due to increased drought conditions. The ban is in effect for the next 90 days.
Williamson County is now under an immediate burn ban due to increased drought conditions. The ban is in effect for the next 90 days.
Fort Hood helicopter crash kills 2 soldiers in Salado, officials say
Two Fort Hood soldiers are dead following a helicopter crash in Salado.
Two Fort Hood soldiers are dead following a helicopter crash in Salado.
Wildfires in Burnet and Llano counties
Firefighters are on high alert after several wildfires erupted in the past few days. Crews are working to protect neighborhoods in Llano and Burnet counties.
Firefighters are on high alert after several wildfires erupted in the past few days. Crews are working to protect neighborhoods in Llano and Burnet counties.
Texas wildfires: Crews working to put out fires in Burnet, Llano counties
Fire crews are working to put out wildfires in Burnet and Llano counties.
Fire crews are working to put out wildfires in Burnet and Llano counties.
Wildfire danger in Central Texas increases this week
Several counties in the area have issued burn bans. This comes as the risk of wildfires increases.
Several counties in the area have issued burn bans. This comes as the risk of wildfires increases.
Wildfire danger increases in Central Texas
Several counties in the area have issued burn bans. This comes as the risk of wildfires increases.
Several counties in the area have issued burn bans. This comes as the risk of wildfires increases.
Texas firefighters battle 3,025-acre wildfire in Stephens County
Containment of the Bufford Creek Fire in Stephens County has reached 90% as the wildfire's footprint adjusted slightly to 3,025 acres, state forestry officials said.
Containment of the Bufford Creek Fire in Stephens County has reached 90% as the wildfire's footprint adjusted slightly to 3,025 acres, state forestry officials said.
Austin officials urge residents to be prepared for wildfires
Think of your home as fuel for fire. That's how seriously Austin officials want you to take wildfire risk.
Think of your home as fuel for fire. That's how seriously Austin officials want you to take wildfire risk.
Be prepared for wildfires, officials say
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.
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.
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.
Three wildfires surrounding Spokane forced more than 60,000 people to evacuate as flames destroyed at least 600 structures across Spokane County, officials said.