Controlled burn sparks 800-acre wildfire near Possum Kingdom Lake
What started as a controlled burn turned into a wildfire at a ranch near Possum Kingdom Lake Thursday afternoon. At last check, it has grown to 800 acres and only 10% contained.
What started as a controlled burn turned into a wildfire at a ranch near Possum Kingdom Lake Thursday afternoon. At last check, it has grown to 800 acres and only 10% contained.
Texas wildfires: How are they named?
What do Smashed Taco, Iron Knob, Nappin Cowboy, Sleepy Sunday and Flying Monkey have in common? They're actually names of Texas wildfires from this year.
What do Smashed Taco, Iron Knob, Nappin Cowboy, Sleepy Sunday and Flying Monkey have in common? They're actually names of Texas wildfires from this year.
School year begins for victims of Balch Springs fire
Mesquite ISD is trying to make sure the students have some sense of normalcy in the middle of a disaster. Two weeks ago, three dozen Balch Springs families watched their homes burn. Nine of them burned to the ground.
Mesquite ISD is trying to make sure the students have some sense of normalcy in the middle of a disaster. Two weeks ago, three dozen Balch Springs families watched their homes burn. Nine of them burned to the ground.
Texas on pace to set record for fire-season duration
Texas is on pace for a possible record-setting year, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service, though it’s not the type of record they want to see.
Texas is on pace for a possible record-setting year, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service, though it’s not the type of record they want to see.
3 firefighters injured in Hood County wildfire
Three firefighters battling a wildfire in Hood County were injured, including one who suffered burns.
Three firefighters battling a wildfire in Hood County were injured, including one who suffered burns.
Deputies: Man trying to burn spider sparks Utah wildfire
The 26-year-old told authorities he saw a spider while on the mountain and attempted to burn it using a lighter.
The 26-year-old told authorities he saw a spider while on the mountain and attempted to burn it using a lighter.
Fort Worth man confesses to intentionally setting several grass fires
The city of Fort Worth responded to about 20 fires over a seven-day period. Officials say the suspect confessed to setting several of them, but it's still unclear why he set them.
The city of Fort Worth responded to about 20 fires over a seven-day period. Officials say the suspect confessed to setting several of them, but it's still unclear why he set them.
Kaufman County authorities seek driver of truck towing burning trailer sparking grass fires
There's plenty of video of the burning trailer and the truck that was towing it, but authorities do not have a description of the driver or a license plate to work with. It caused three grass fires, threatening several homes.
There's plenty of video of the burning trailer and the truck that was towing it, but authorities do not have a description of the driver or a license plate to work with. It caused three grass fires, threatening several homes.
2 found dead in car as crews battle largest California wildfire in Siskiyou County
Two people were found dead in their car, as crews battled the McKinney Fire which is 0% contained.
Two people were found dead in their car, as crews battled the McKinney Fire which is 0% contained.
Balch Springs reverend getting help from church family after losing home to grass fire
Even with losing everything, Reverend Frederick Jackson said he is thankful for the people who surround his family during this difficult time.
Even with losing everything, Reverend Frederick Jackson said he is thankful for the people who surround his family during this difficult time.
Burning trailer causes 3 fires in Kaufman County; authorities search for driver
Authorities are searching for the person who drove a burning trailer that started three separate fires just east of Kaufman on Sunday.
Authorities are searching for the person who drove a burning trailer that started three separate fires just east of Kaufman on Sunday.
Tarrant County issues disaster declaration due to threat of wildfires
Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley signed a disaster declaration for the county because the current severe drought has increased the threat of wildfires.
Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley signed a disaster declaration for the county because the current severe drought has increased the threat of wildfires.
Grass fire burns close to homes in Glenn Heights
A grass fire in Glenn Heights burned hundreds of acres and, at one point, threatened a lot of homes. Thankfully, firefighters from several cities responded and got it under control.
A grass fire in Glenn Heights burned hundreds of acres and, at one point, threatened a lot of homes. Thankfully, firefighters from several cities responded and got it under control.
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.