Bastrop County Complex Wildfire: Residents reflect on historic fire 13 years later
The historic wildfire started in Bastrop County in 2011 during the devastating summer drought that plagued the state.
The historic wildfire started in Bastrop County in 2011 during the devastating summer drought that plagued the state.
Austin leaders have plan to fight fires using AI
Austin city leaders have a plan to fight fires using artificial intelligence. First responders added AI technology to their tool belts to increase fire response times.
Austin city leaders have a plan to fight fires using artificial intelligence. First responders added AI technology to their tool belts to increase fire response times.
Colorado brush fire caused by electrocuted birds falling to the ground
More than 40 firefighters responded to the fire, which started when a group of birds were electrocuted by power equipment, caught fire and then fell to the ground.
More than 40 firefighters responded to the fire, which started when a group of birds were electrocuted by power equipment, caught fire and then fell to the ground.
North Art Complex fire in Mason County now fully contained
As of Sunday evening, the North Art Complex fire in Mason County is fully contained and burned a total of 4,313 acres.
As of Sunday evening, the North Art Complex fire in Mason County is fully contained and burned a total of 4,313 acres.
North Art Complex fire in Mason County almost fully contained
Fire crews across Texas are fighting multiple wildfires, including one that has burned over 4,300 acres in Mason County.
Fire crews across Texas are fighting multiple wildfires, including one that has burned over 4,300 acres in Mason County.
New technology, protocols help AFD address high temperatures
High heat protocols and new high tech gear are helping Austin firefighters work in the extreme heat.
High heat protocols and new high tech gear are helping Austin firefighters work in the extreme heat.
Texas wildfire threats continue amid triple-digit temps
The Texas heat has increased the threat of wildfires across the region.
The Texas heat has increased the threat of wildfires across the region.
Smokey Bear turns 80: Here's how the fictional face of fire prevention was born
Smokey Bear, the fictional face of forest fire prevention, is celebrating 80 years. It's the longest running and most successful advertising campaign in American history.
Smokey Bear, the fictional face of forest fire prevention, is celebrating 80 years. It's the longest running and most successful advertising campaign in American history.
Symbol of resilience: Lahaina's historic banyan tree thrives a year after deadly wildfire
In Maui's town of Lahaina, hope is emerging as the community recovers from last year's devastating wildfire. The 151-year-old banyan tree on Front Street, heavily scorched by the flames, is now showing signs of revival.
In Maui's town of Lahaina, hope is emerging as the community recovers from last year's devastating wildfire. The 151-year-old banyan tree on Front Street, heavily scorched by the flames, is now showing signs of revival.
Puppies rescued from California's Park Fire by rescuer who ran nearly 2 miles
Trevor Skaggs had to be flown into the area before he ran over a mile and a half to find and locate the mother and her puppies. After giving them water and bits of his protein bar, he managed to get them to follow him another mile and a half back to the helicopter.
Trevor Skaggs had to be flown into the area before he ran over a mile and a half to find and locate the mother and her puppies. After giving them water and bits of his protein bar, he managed to get them to follow him another mile and a half back to the helicopter.
Park Fire: Central Texas firefighters will head to California to help fight wildfire
More than 100 firefighters and emergency management personnel across Texas are getting ready to respond to a deployment order by Governor Greg Abbott.
More than 100 firefighters and emergency management personnel across Texas are getting ready to respond to a deployment order by Governor Greg Abbott.
Study: Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution
Research shows wildfire smoke significantly raises dementia risk, with a 21% increase per 1 microgram of PM2.5, compared to other air pollution.
Research shows wildfire smoke significantly raises dementia risk, with a 21% increase per 1 microgram of PM2.5, compared to other air pollution.
Wildfire smoke pours across America bringing haze from coast to coast
Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.
Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.
Royal Fire: Sheriff spots 13 missing hikers in Tahoe National Forest
The Placer County Sheriff's Office said investigators spotted 13 young hikers Monday morning in the Tahoe National Forest who were camping about two miles from the Royal Fire.
The Placer County Sheriff's Office said investigators spotted 13 young hikers Monday morning in the Tahoe National Forest who were camping about two miles from the Royal Fire.
Michael Jackson’s former Neverland Ranch threatened by growing wildfire outside of Santa Barbara
Michael Jackson bought the 2,600-acre property in 1987 and owned it until his death in 2009. The property is now known as the Sycamore Valley Ranch.
Michael Jackson bought the 2,600-acre property in 1987 and owned it until his death in 2009. The property is now known as the Sycamore Valley Ranch.
Corral Fire grows to 14,000 acres east of Livermore
The wind-driven Corral Fire hopscotched across I-580 in several spots overnight, keeping the firefighters busy holding the flames back from nearby neighborhoods south of Tracy. The fire had burned more than 14,000 acres as of Sunday evening.
The wind-driven Corral Fire hopscotched across I-580 in several spots overnight, keeping the firefighters busy holding the flames back from nearby neighborhoods south of Tracy. The fire had burned more than 14,000 acres as of Sunday evening.
Canadian wildfires pose recurring threat to DC, Maryland, Virginia air quality
Right now, wildfires are burning across Canada, and over the course of the summer, that could be problematic for the District, Maryland, and Virginia.
Right now, wildfires are burning across Canada, and over the course of the summer, that could be problematic for the District, Maryland, and Virginia.
Canada’s wildfire season prompts air quality alerts in US
An evacuation alert was issued for Fort McMurray in Alberta as crews responded to what they described as an "out-of-control wildfire."
An evacuation alert was issued for Fort McMurray in Alberta as crews responded to what they described as an "out-of-control wildfire."
Wildfire Awareness Month: Travis County leaders ask for community’s help
Travis County leaders and first responders are reminding the public to prepare now for wildfire season.
Travis County leaders and first responders are reminding the public to prepare now for wildfire season.
WilCo launches new tool to help prepare residents for future floods, wildfires
Williamson County Emergency Management just launched a new tool to help prepare for the next natural disaster.
Williamson County Emergency Management just launched a new tool to help prepare for the next natural disaster.