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Austin has had 5 high-risk wildfire days this month alone. Why are there so many red flag warnings?
As Texas becomes hotter and drier, and urban sprawl grows, the state could see more days with an elevated risk for wildfires.
'Total devastation' | Gillespie County family opens up after losing part of their home in Crabapple fire
A total of 9 homes were destroyed as a result of the massive 9,800-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg. FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — ...
Investigation into lottery courier service puts Texas woman’s $83 million jackpot at risk
Days after her win, lawmakers started raising questions. Now one Texas woman worries if she'll ever see her life-changing ...
High winds raise concerns of wildfire flare-ups
Crews are still working to contain the Crabapple Wildfire in Gillespie County, west of Austin near Fredericksburg. The fire ...
San Antonio under fire warnings as fight continues against Hill Country wildfires
Fire conditions continue across Texas as a cold front moved in, bringing with it dry air and strong winds. A dust storm in ...
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Crabapple Fire leaves Fredericksburg farmers in urgent need of hay
The Crabapple Fire in Fredericksburg has burned nearly 10,000 acres and left many farmers and ranchers in need of hay.RELATED ...
Crabapple? Beaver Nugget? Slim Jim? Here's how Texas wildfires get their obscure names.
Texas wildfire names can seem obscure or random at times, but there is a method to the madness in how these names are decided ...
Texas bills seek to improve state's response to wildfires a year after devastation in Panhandle
Jordan Ghawi, a reserve firefighter and a leader for the state emergency medical task force, testified in favor of HB 13. Ghawi told lawmakers he has been deployed to numerous disasters, including the ...
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Wildfires Near Fredericksburg Approach Containment, Gillespie County Lifts Evacuations and Issues Disaster Declaration
The Duderstadt Fire in Gillespie County, now 90% contained, previously prompted evacuations and road closures but residents ...
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Bills seek to improve state’s response to wildfires a year after devastation in Panhandle
A proposal to create a statewide system connecting emergency personnel and agencies is among several bills that target ...
Pacific cold front crashes into South Texas on Wednesday. Here’s what to expect.
The front will move though San Antonio between 6 and 8 a.m., sending exceptionally dry air into the area, along with gusty ...