Crews making progress battling Texas wildfires
Firefighters are getting a better handle on some of the wildfires in Texas.
Firefighters are getting a better handle on some of the wildfires in Texas.
Wildfires causing smoky haze across North Texas skies
Smoke from several active wildfires across Texas is putting those with respiratory conditions at risk. MedStar reported a significant jump in the number of patients having trouble breathing. Officials say this problem might last a couple more days and are advising anyone with respiratory issues to stay inside until the haze clears.
Smoke from several active wildfires across Texas is putting those with respiratory conditions at risk. MedStar reported a significant jump in the number of patients having trouble breathing. Officials say this problem might last a couple more days and are advising anyone with respiratory issues to stay inside until the haze clears.
Wildfires prompt evacuations in South and Central Texas
People living near wildfires in South Texas and Central Texas were forced to leave their homes over the weekend. At least three homes were destroyed by the flames.
People living near wildfires in South Texas and Central Texas were forced to leave their homes over the weekend. At least three homes were destroyed by the flames.
Texas wildfires nearly contained; funeral set for Eastland Co. deputy killed while saving others
Cooler and less windy weather has helped firefighters fighting wildfires west of Dallas-Fort Worth. Friends and family are also preparing to say goodbye to the deputy who was killed while rescuing people from the fires in Eastland County.
Cooler and less windy weather has helped firefighters fighting wildfires west of Dallas-Fort Worth. Friends and family are also preparing to say goodbye to the deputy who was killed while rescuing people from the fires in Eastland County.
Crews making progress fighting wildfires in Hood, Eastland counties
Monday’s rain provided some help for firefighters battling wildfires in Eastland County, as well as the Big L fire in Hood and Erath counties.
Monday’s rain provided some help for firefighters battling wildfires in Eastland County, as well as the Big L fire in Hood and Erath counties.
‘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.
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.
Wildfires cause evacuations in multiple Texas counties
Crews are battling wildfires in Eastland County and near the Erath/Hood County line. People who live in those areas are being asked to evacuate.
Crews are battling wildfires in Eastland County and near the Erath/Hood County line. People who live in those areas are being asked to evacuate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rolling Pines Fire: Bastrop County fire evacuation order completely lifted
The fire is currently 58% contained and officials say ground crews have made great progress improving and widening the fireline as they continue to get the fire under control.
The fire is currently 58% contained and officials say ground crews have made great progress improving and widening the fireline as they continue to get the fire under control.
Texas Baptist Men volunteers helping Colorado wildfire victims
The teams arrived this past weekend and the Texas Baptist Men says they’ve already received hundreds of requests from families needing help.
The teams arrived this past weekend and the Texas Baptist Men says they’ve already received hundreds of requests from families needing help.
Colorado brushfires lead to evacuations; state of emergency declared
Several parts of Colorado came under evacuation orders after high winds threatened to spread brush fires across the region.
Several parts of Colorado came under evacuation orders after high winds threatened to spread brush fires across the region.
Potential for Texas wildfires prompts officials to call for extra support
Texas A&M Forest Service is preparing for fire-friendly weather within the next few days. An Airtanker Base in Abilene is being opened to respond to any wildfire activity.
Texas A&M Forest Service is preparing for fire-friendly weather within the next few days. An Airtanker Base in Abilene is being opened to respond to any wildfire activity.
Thousands of giant sequoias killed in California wildfires
Lightning-sparked wildfires killed thousands of giant sequoias this year, adding to a staggering two-year death toll that accounts for up to nearly a fifth of Earth’s largest trees, officials said Friday.
Lightning-sparked wildfires killed thousands of giant sequoias this year, adding to a staggering two-year death toll that accounts for up to nearly a fifth of Earth’s largest trees, officials said Friday.
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.
The lightning-caused KNP Complex that erupted on Sept. 9 has burned into 15 giant sequoia groves in the park.
Hiker allegedly tried boiling bear urine to drink before starting Fawn Fire
A woman accused of arson for a wildfire in Northern California said she was trying to boil bear urine to drink before the fire started, authorities claim.
A woman accused of arson for a wildfire in Northern California said she was trying to boil bear urine to drink before the fire started, authorities claim.
Fire crews wrap California's giant sequoias in aluminum to protect from flames
The colossal General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park’s Giant Forest, some other sequoias, the Giant Forest Museum and other buildings were wrapped for protection against the possibility of intense flames.
The colossal General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park’s Giant Forest, some other sequoias, the Giant Forest Museum and other buildings were wrapped for protection against the possibility of intense flames.
Thick smoke from Caldor Fire envelops South Lake Tahoe
Thick smoke from the Caldor Fire enveloped the city of South Lake Tahoe, which was all but deserted during a summer week usually bustling with tourists.
Thick smoke from the Caldor Fire enveloped the city of South Lake Tahoe, which was all but deserted during a summer week usually bustling with tourists.