Dangerous drought takes over Texas: Fueling wildfires, prompting burn bans
The majority of Texas is experiencing drought, and more than half is experiencing extreme or exceptional drought conditions. Burn bans are across the state. But maybe crops on the Moon can help our Texas farmers.
Disaster declared in Texas county as large wildfires continue to rapidly spread
Several large wildfires burning in Texas continue to rapidly grow and spread, prompting one county to declare a disaster and evacuate residents being threatened by the flames.
Laguna Niguel fire: 'Coastal Fire' torches homes, all evacuations lifted
A massive fire, called the "Coastal Fire," engulfed more than a dozen multimillion-dollar mansions near the Laguna Hills area in Orange County.
New Mexico governor asks Biden to declare disaster for wildfire
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is asking President Joe Biden to declare a disaster as firefighters scramble to clear brush, build fire lines and spray water to keep the largest blaze burning in the U.S. from destroying more homes.
Hazy Houston skies: Wind carries smoke into Texas from agricultural fires
Is the Houston sky looking a bit hazy? Each spring, farmers in Mexico and parts of Central America burn their fields, and the wind can carry that smoke into Texas.
Wildfires can be dangerous to your health even if you’re nowhere near one
The American Lung Association's annual report says there were more days with unhealthy air quality last year than in the 20-year history of the report, due to wildfires.
Red Flag Warning in Houston on Wednesday: What is it?
Houston is under a rare Red Flag Warning on Wednesday afternoon due to very dry air and gust winds expected from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Here's what that means.
Crittenberg Complex Fire in Texas consumes 33K acres since Sunday
There's an extreme risk of other fires breaking out across the southern High Plains on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Wildfire burning near National Center for Atmospheric Research forces evacuations in Boulder
Officials said the so-called NCAR Fire has burned more than 120 acres but the combination of dry brush and winds could cause the blaze to continue to grow.
‘Big L’ wildfire partially contained; evacuation orders lifted
A wildfire has burned more than 11,000 acres in Hood and Erath counties and is only 20% contained. But the Texas A&M Forest Service said firefighters have stopped its forward progress.
Rain finally in forecast for Texas areas scorched by fires
While a storm system bringing much-needed rain to Texas may help firefighters battle the wildfires scorching parts of the state, forecasters say strong winds are also expected.
Texans affected by wildfires urged to report property damage
Texans can report damage to homes and businesses using the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) damage survey.
People in Eastland County try to salvage items after homes destroyed by wildfires
The Eastland complex fire continues to burn thousands of acres, as multiple agencies across the state try to put out flames.
Deputy dies while trying to save people from Eastland County wildfires
An Eastland County deputy died while trying to help people evacuate from the wildfires that are still raging.
People evacuated, homes destroyed by wildfires in Eastland County
Low humidity and gusty winds fueled multiple wildfires Friday in Texas, burning homes and other structures and prompting evacuations of hundreds of homes in small communities.
Montana aerial firefighting company comes to Conroe for training
As wildfires become more common, a Montana company, that fights fires from the sky, is spending its winter in Texas getting ready for this year's fire season.
Colorado couple recovers wedding bands buried in rubble after wildfire destroys home
An engaged Colorado couple whose home was destroyed in the Colorado wildfires on Dec. 30 managed to find their charred wedding bands buried in the rubble a day later.
California fires may have killed hundreds of giant sequoias
The lightning-caused KNP Complex that erupted on Sept. 9 has burned into 15 giant sequoia groves in the park.
Fires shut Sequoia National Park, could threaten huge trees
The massive sequoias grow on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. The General Sherman Tree stands 275 feet and is over 36 feet in diameter at the base, according to the U.S. National Park Service.
Newsom requests presidential disaster declaration for California wildfires
After an extensive review of fire damage, Gov. Gavin Newsom requested a presidential major disaster declaration for eight counties.