Texas, Wildfire

Wildfires erupt in Texas: Why the risk of blazes is so high there
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Wildfires burn across Texas after high winds and fire danger Tuesday
Parts of Texas continue to burn after high winds swept across the state Tuesday. Here's how local wildfire risk could increase over the next few weeks.
Wildfire risk increases across Texas this week
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 expected to elevate wildfire risk. The arrival of a Pacific front early Tuesday will bring wind gusts up to 45 miles per hour and drive down humidity levels,
Much of Texas faces critical fire threat, but morning storms helped limit risk for D-FW
Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to raise its readiness level as the state braces for critical wildfire threats, per
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MAP: More than 500 acres have burned in Central Texas wildfires in 2025
AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than 500 acres have burned in wildfires across Central Texas so far in 2025 ... Here are our wildfire maps for 2023 and 2024. We’re also keeping track of which counties ...
Austin air quality one of most unhealthy measures in Texas amid dust, wildfire smoke
As of Tuesday night, the air quality in Austin reached one of the most unhealthy air quality measures in Texas, according to AirNow.
Wind speeds to ramp up again Thursday in South Texas. Here's how strong they'll be.
Some wind gusts across South Texas could top 30 mph by Thursday afternoon, and even stronger winds are expected by the weekend.
Texas lawmakers propose several wildfire preparedness proposals
As the Texas A&M Forest Service projects "extreme" or "very high" wildfire for a vast majority of the state on Tuesday, legislators met in Austin to discuss how to prepare Texas for the future of firefighting.
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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.