Balch Springs fire victims get helping hand from local organizations
Forty people who lost everything in Monday's $6 million fire in Balch Springs got a helping hand.
Forty people who lost everything in Monday's $6 million fire in Balch Springs got a helping hand.
Possum Kingdom Lake fire ignited by glass bottles in trash can
Glass bottles magnifying sunlight in an open trash can ignited paper and other items in the trash which then spread into a 500-acre wildfire that destroyed eight homes at Possum Kingdom Lake last week.
Glass bottles magnifying sunlight in an open trash can ignited paper and other items in the trash which then spread into a 500-acre wildfire that destroyed eight homes at Possum Kingdom Lake last week.
3 homes destroyed in southern Tarrant County after fire quickly spreads
A wildfire in Tarrant County destroyed several homes Tuesday night. Fire officials say the drought is only causing these conditions to worsen.
A wildfire in Tarrant County destroyed several homes Tuesday night. Fire officials say the drought is only causing these conditions to worsen.
Ferris trash fire grows out of control, burns down home
The fire was in Ellis County, which is under a burn ban. Still, someone was out burning trash Tuesday afternoon.
The fire was in Ellis County, which is under a burn ban. Still, someone was out burning trash Tuesday afternoon.
Tarrant County fire destroys 3 homes, 6 other structures
A fire caused more destruction to homes in southern Tarrant County. While the fire didn't start in a grassy field, firefighters said the dry ground helped it spread.
A fire caused more destruction to homes in southern Tarrant County. While the fire didn't start in a grassy field, firefighters said the dry ground helped it spread.
Balch Springs grass fire causes $6M in damage to homes
A fire sparked by crews mowing grass in a field caused $6 million in damage to nearby homes in the Dallas County city of Balch Springs.
A fire sparked by crews mowing grass in a field caused $6 million in damage to nearby homes in the Dallas County city of Balch Springs.
Governor declares emergency over wildfire near Yosemite
A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California’s largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people and shutting off power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses.
A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California’s largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people and shutting off power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses.
Gov. Abbott adds Somervell County to disaster declaration due to Chalk Mountain wildfire
Governor Greg Abbott was in Glen Rose Saturday morning to give an update on the fire situation across the state, including the Chalk Mountain wildfire.
Governor Greg Abbott was in Glen Rose Saturday morning to give an update on the fire situation across the state, including the Chalk Mountain wildfire.
Chalk Mountain Fire burns 6,700 acres in Somervell County
The Chalk Mountain Fire has burned more than 6,700 acres, destroying multiple homes and other properties. One woman has been working nonstop to help those battling the flames even as her family’s properties have burned.
The Chalk Mountain Fire has burned more than 6,700 acres, destroying multiple homes and other properties. One woman has been working nonstop to help those battling the flames even as her family’s properties have burned.
North Texas Wildfires: Firefighters make some progress thanks to weather
Thursday's milder weather helped firefighters get a better handle on several wildfires in the North Texas area.
Thursday's milder weather helped firefighters get a better handle on several wildfires in the North Texas area.
16 homes destroyed, 5 damaged by Chalk Mountain wildfire in Somervell County
The first damage report from the large wildfire in Somervell County shows that more than a dozen homes were destroyed.
The first damage report from the large wildfire in Somervell County shows that more than a dozen homes were destroyed.
North Texas wildfires destroy homes, force evacuations
Stubborn wildfires are being fueled by the hot, dry and windy conditions in North Texas.The Texas A&M Forest Service says there are seven in the area.
Stubborn wildfires are being fueled by the hot, dry and windy conditions in North Texas.The Texas A&M Forest Service says there are seven in the area.
Possum Kingdom Lake fire continues burning; voluntary evacuations underway
Firefighters are still struggling to get control of this 500-acre wildfire near Possum Kingdom Lake that burned down several homes. As of Tuesday, evacuations are only voluntary.
Firefighters are still struggling to get control of this 500-acre wildfire near Possum Kingdom Lake that burned down several homes. As of Tuesday, evacuations are only voluntary.
6,000 acres continue burning in Chalk Mountain wildfire in Somervell County
The Chalk Mountain Fire began Monday afternoon and has already burned about 4,000 acres near Glen Rose. It is only about 10% contained.
The Chalk Mountain Fire began Monday afternoon and has already burned about 4,000 acres near Glen Rose. It is only about 10% contained.
500-acre wildfire destroys several homes near Possum Kingdom Lake
An extremely destructive wildfire at Possum Kingdom Lake in Palo Pinto County destroyed waterfront homes and lake houses.
An extremely destructive wildfire at Possum Kingdom Lake in Palo Pinto County destroyed waterfront homes and lake houses.
Firefighters battling wildfire in Kaufman County
The Kings Creek fire south of Kaufman and west of Kemp broke out Sunday night. It has scorched more than 500 acres.
The Kings Creek fire south of Kaufman and west of Kemp broke out Sunday night. It has scorched more than 500 acres.
Palo Pinto wildfires continue to burn, crews making progress
Crews are working to get a handle on a wildfire burning in Palo Pinto County, west of Fort Worth.
Crews are working to get a handle on a wildfire burning in Palo Pinto County, west of Fort Worth.
New Mexico wildfires, enraged residents prompt Biden visit
Evacuations have displaced thousands of residents from rural villages with Spanish-colonial roots and high poverty rates.
Evacuations have displaced thousands of residents from rural villages with Spanish-colonial roots and high poverty rates.
Warnings for critical wildfire conditions issued across US Southwest
Red flag warnings of critical fire conditions were issued by the National Weather Service in eight states.
Red flag warnings of critical fire conditions were issued by the National Weather Service in eight states.
Gusty winds fan wildfires in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado
The hot and dry weather across Texas and other states has helped fuel several big wildfires. The massive "Mesquite Heat" fire near Abilene has already scorched nearly 10,000 acres and has destroyed dozens of homes.
The hot and dry weather across Texas and other states has helped fuel several big wildfires. The massive "Mesquite Heat" fire near Abilene has already scorched nearly 10,000 acres and has destroyed dozens of homes.