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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NWS issues red flag warning for Central Texas, weather expected to elevate wildfire risk
The National Weather Service has issued a “Red Flag Warning” for Central Texas all day Tuesday as inclement weather is ...
A year after Texas’ largest wildfire, Panhandle residents tugged between hope and anxiety
She used to show the area to visitors, touting the beauty surrounding the town. “But all of this burned,” Farrar said.
Critical Fire Conditions to Grip Texas’ Oil-Rich Permian Basin
Critical to extreme fire conditions are expected to affect more than 2.7 million people across the Southwest, lower Great ...
Texas Senate proposes measure to improve wildfire coordination efforts
As the Texas A&M Forest Service projects “extreme” or “very high” wildfire for a vast majority of the state on Tuesday, ...
DFW Weather: Extreme winds will blow in dust and increase fire risk Tuesday
Strong wind gusts to near 50 mph will cause blowing dust and an increased wildfire threat Tuesday. DALLAS — After a chance of severe storms early Tuesday morning, strong winds will cause blowing dust ...
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 ...
Texas firefighters testify on bill to improve wildfire coordination efforts
On Monday morning, the Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs discussed a bill to create a database of the inventory of firefighting equipment that is available for use in ...
One-year anniversary of Smokehouse Creek Fire highlights Texas wildfire threat
The Smokehouse Creek fire is a stark reminder of the ongoing wildfire risk that threatens communities, property, and lives ...
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 ...