Texas, Wildfire

Wildfire risk increases across Texas this week
Extremely dry conditions and increased winds across the state this week are sparking new concerns of wildfires from the Texas A&M Forest Service. A large portion of west Texas is currently in a 'very high' or 'extreme' risk of wildfires according to a map from the Forest Service.
Texas’ biggest wildfire started a year ago. How does the Panhandle look now?
This week marks the one-year anniversary of the start of the Smokehouse Creek Fire, the largest wildfire in state history. The blaze tore through over 1 million acres in the Panhandle last February and March, leaving scars both on the land and on the lives of those who lost homes and livelihoods.
Texas lawmakers taking steps to protect against future wildfires
After the Smokehouse Creek Fire, a House Investigative Committee looked into what's causing wildfires, how the state spends money to address and avoid them and more.
Texas lawmakers want to give state more oversight, resources for wildfire management
Constant wildfire threats that require preparation, coordination, and resources is the most pressing issue for the Panhandle,” Sen. Kevin Sparks said.
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Critical Fire Conditions to Grip Texas’ Oil-Rich Permian Basin
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First Alert Weather Day: Early morning storms Tuesday leads to extreme grass fire danger during the day
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Abbott activates Texas fire fighting resources, local officials urge precaution
The governor and local emergency management personnel are asking West Texans to remain vigilant as the wildfire threat level ...
Texas weather warnings include tornadoes and hail to fire threats, dust storms
A severe storm threatens North Texas, bringing tornado and hail risks, a large dust storm (haboob) clouds West Texas and fire ...
Bills introduced a year after largest blaze in Texas seek to limit wildfires
A year after devastating wildfires engulfed the Panhandle, killing three people and burning millions of acres, Texas ...
Strong winds, dry air threaten fire risk in San Antonio. Here's what to know.
Considering how bad our drought is, any type of weather pattern that brings strong winds and dry air will be conducive for ...
Weather Impact Alert Tuesday: high wind, low humidity, high fire danger in South Texas
A cold front will bring in an extra dry and strong northwest wind into the Coastal Bend. This will increase the fire danger, ...
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Austin weather: Fire Weather Watch set for Tuesday, March 4
A Fire Weather Watch will be in effect on Tuesday for all of South Central Texas due to very high to extreme fire danger, ...