Brush fire in Kaufman County burns 7 acres south of Terrell
Firefighters responded to a 10-acre brush fire on County Road 275 south of Terrell in Kaufman County on Thursday afternoon.
Firefighters responded to a 10-acre brush fire on County Road 275 south of Terrell in Kaufman County on Thursday afternoon.
Crews battle 8,700-acre Dry River Fire and multiple blazes across Texas amid heat
Texas crews achieve 100% containment on the historic 90,000-acre Ross Fire while battling active blazes including the 8,761-acre Dry River Fire in Sutton County.
Texas crews achieve 100% containment on the historic 90,000-acre Ross Fire while battling active blazes including the 8,761-acre Dry River Fire in Sutton County.
Wildfire threats homes in Meridian
There are several wildfires burning in North Texas right now. The Hydra Fire in Bosque County threatened homes in the city of Meridian on Tuesday. That order is now lifted for some residents.
There are several wildfires burning in North Texas right now. The Hydra Fire in Bosque County threatened homes in the city of Meridian on Tuesday. That order is now lifted for some residents.
Hydra Fire tracker: Latest acreage, containment and map
The Hydra Fire in Texas is a wildfire that started in Bosque County on Monday, south of the town of Meridian.
The Hydra Fire in Texas is a wildfire that started in Bosque County on Monday, south of the town of Meridian.
Hydra Fire in North Texas forces evacuations as firefighters work to build containment lines
Firefighters in North Texas are battling three wildfires, including the 1,000-acre Hydra Fire in Bosque County that forced evacuations in Meridian, as well as the massive Ross Fire and the Red Bank Fire in Parker County.
Firefighters in North Texas are battling three wildfires, including the 1,000-acre Hydra Fire in Bosque County that forced evacuations in Meridian, as well as the massive Ross Fire and the Red Bank Fire in Parker County.
Parker County grass fire 70% contained after threatening structures
Texas A&M Forest Service firefighters are responding to the Red Bank Fire in Parker County, which has burned 5 acres and threatened structures with no containment or cause details known yet.
Texas A&M Forest Service firefighters are responding to the Red Bank Fire in Parker County, which has burned 5 acres and threatened structures with no containment or cause details known yet.
Bosque County wildfire forces evacuations
A grass fire dubbed the Hydra Fire has caused mandatory evacuations for residents of the nearby city of Meridian in Bosque County. FOX 4's Amelia Jones and Dan Henry have more.
A grass fire dubbed the Hydra Fire has caused mandatory evacuations for residents of the nearby city of Meridian in Bosque County. FOX 4's Amelia Jones and Dan Henry have more.
1,000 acre grass fire in Bosque County forces evacuations
Residents in Meridian, a city 70 miles south of Fort Worth, were under a mandatory evacuation order due to a 1,000 acre grass fire in Bosque County.
Residents in Meridian, a city 70 miles south of Fort Worth, were under a mandatory evacuation order due to a 1,000 acre grass fire in Bosque County.
Firefighters monitor hot spots as Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County reaches 91% containment
Texas A&M Forest Service reports four active wildfires in North Texas, including the 600-acre Hydra Fire in Bosque County and the 90,400-acre Ross Fire.
Texas A&M Forest Service reports four active wildfires in North Texas, including the 600-acre Hydra Fire in Bosque County and the 90,400-acre Ross Fire.
Man accused of starting Old Trails Fire formally indicted for arson
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted Aaron Farinacci, 37, formally accusing him of starting the Old Trails Fire in early August, which burned over 3,000 acres and caused devastating damages to homes in the area.
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted Aaron Farinacci, 37, formally accusing him of starting the Old Trails Fire in early August, which burned over 3,000 acres and caused devastating damages to homes in the area.
Officials unsure of extent of Ross Fire damage
Texas officials said it might take up to two more weeks to fully contain the Ross Fire, and it will take even longer to summarize the damage caused. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.
Texas officials said it might take up to two more weeks to fully contain the Ross Fire, and it will take even longer to summarize the damage caused. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.
Officials: Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County was 'human-caused'
The Ross Fire along Highway 180 in Palo Pinto County was caused by equipment associated with a tire blowout, burning over 90,000 acres as firefighters reach 38% containment.
The Ross Fire along Highway 180 in Palo Pinto County was caused by equipment associated with a tire blowout, burning over 90,000 acres as firefighters reach 38% containment.
Texas A&M Forest Service Identifies Cause of Ross Fire
The Texas A&M Forest Service determined a tire blowout caused the 90,000-acre Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties, which destroyed parts of Worth Ranch Boy Scout camp.
The Texas A&M Forest Service determined a tire blowout caused the 90,000-acre Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties, which destroyed parts of Worth Ranch Boy Scout camp.
Grass fires burn along highways in Dallas and Denton counties
Multiple grass fires were sparked along Highway 114 in Justin and Highway 161 in Grand Prairie on Wednesday afternoon.
Multiple grass fires were sparked along Highway 114 in Justin and Highway 161 in Grand Prairie on Wednesday afternoon.
Dallas community fights for running water
An unincorporated community in southern Dallas County that lacks access to running water is seeking a solution to bring water access to its residents. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.
An unincorporated community in southern Dallas County that lacks access to running water is seeking a solution to bring water access to its residents. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.
Unincorporated Dallas County community seeks access to running water after grass fire
After a grass fire in an unincorporated Dallas community was made worse by its lack of access to running water, community activists are seeking a solution to implement a water system.
After a grass fire in an unincorporated Dallas community was made worse by its lack of access to running water, community activists are seeking a solution to implement a water system.
Ross Fire rages on one week after it began
The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County continues to burn, with officials saying it has reached over 90,000 acres and only 31% containment. FOX 4's Vania Castillo has the latest on the fire.
The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County continues to burn, with officials saying it has reached over 90,000 acres and only 31% containment. FOX 4's Vania Castillo has the latest on the fire.
Water trucked in to fight Dallas County grass fire
A community in southern Dallas County with no running water had to have water trucked in to combat a large grass fire that erupted this past weekend. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.
A community in southern Dallas County with no running water had to have water trucked in to combat a large grass fire that erupted this past weekend. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.
Officials lament lack of water in Sand Branch after 10-acre grass fire
A 10-acre grass fire in unincorporated Dallas County land had to be put out with water brought in by trucks, as the Sand Branch area does not have fire hydrants or running water.
A 10-acre grass fire in unincorporated Dallas County land had to be put out with water brought in by trucks, as the Sand Branch area does not have fire hydrants or running water.
Ross Fire now 31% contained after a week of burning
Firefighters faced new flare ups over the weekend while battling the Ross wildfire. It's been burning for one week and continues to spread through Palo Pinto and Jack counties.
Firefighters faced new flare ups over the weekend while battling the Ross wildfire. It's been burning for one week and continues to spread through Palo Pinto and Jack counties.