Austin-Travis County wildfire danger
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Austin and Travis County are under disaster declarations due to the risk of wildfires.

Jonathan Rinderknecht: Palisades Fire suspect denied bond, moved to Florida 5 months ago

Jonathan Rinderknecht, the 29-year-old man charged with starting what became the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California, was in federal court in Orlando on Thursday. 

Jonathan Rinderknecht: What we know about man accused of starting deadly Palisades Fire

A Florida man has been arrested in connection to the deadly Palisades Fire that broke out on New Year's Day in Los Angeles, California, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Here's everything we know about the suspect, 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht.

UT Austin researchers compete in autonomous wildfire-fighting competition

UT Austin researchers are leading a team in an international competition to detect and put out wildfires before they become destructive.

Historic lodge on the Grand Canyon's North Rim has been destroyed by wildfire, park official says

The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames, park Superintendent Ed Keable told park residents, staff and others in a meeting Sunday morning.

California firefighters rescue 8 puppies from blaze

Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.

Fighting wildfires with new technology
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During a wildfire fire, seconds can make the difference if a home is saved, or goes up in flames. Those seconds disappear fast - especially if helicopters have to travel far to find water to refill. FOX's Sue Guzman takes a closer look at an invention hoping to solve the problem.

Travis County fire officials launch wildfire readiness initiative

Travis County fire officials want you to be ready for wildfire season. They shared how homebuilders and property owners can protect buildings from fire danger.

Be prepared for wildfire season in Travis County
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Travis County fire officials want you to be ready for wildfire season. They shared how homebuilders and property owners can protect buildings from fire danger

Crabapple Fire: How you can help residents who lost homes

The Woods family is looking to rebuild after the Crabapple Fire destroyed a home that has belonged to them for generations.

Preventing wildfire destruction in Austin
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Unfortunately, wildfires have been burning all over Central Texas, and the risk of more destruction remains high. Austin City Council member Marc Duchen joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss

Crabapple wildfire nearly contained
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The Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg is now 95 percent contained. The fire has burned more than 9,800 acres and destroyed several homes.

Cause of Crabapple Fire is undetermined
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After investigation by the Texas A&M Forest Service and the Gillespie County Sheriff?s Office, the origin of the Crabapple Fire was a roadside start near the 8700 block of Lower Crabapple Road. The cause of the fire is undetermined.