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Prescribed burn to be conducted at Houston Arboretum this week

Feb 19, 2024

Harris, Fort Bend counties under burn bans due to heat, dry conditions

Aug 8, 2023

Active burn bans in southeast Texas enacted amid dry and hot weather

Officials said prolonged dry and hot weather has prompted 120 counties in Texas to be under burn bans, including Harris, Fort Bend, Waller, and Liberty counties.

Oct 9, 2024

Instant noodles cause nearly 33% of childhood burn injuries: Study

Feb 11, 2023

Burn ban lifted in Brazoria Co. after 5 days of rainfall, judge says

Aug 29, 2022

Montgomery Co. burn ban in effect amid Texas drought, officials say

Jul 5, 2022

Burn ban in effect for unincorporated parts of Harris County

Jun 28, 2022

Dollar Tree candles recalled over fire and burn hazards

Dec 7, 2020

16-month-old among 3 injured during outdoor kitchen explosion

Nov 3, 2020

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Harris County under burn ban due to extreme heat, dry conditions

Aug 8, 2023

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Montgomery Co. burn ban in effect amid Texas drought, officials say

Jul 5, 2022

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Burn ban in effect for unincorporated parts of Harris County

Jun 28, 2022

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16-month-old among 3 injured during outdoor kitchen explosion

Nov 3, 2020

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Can a new drink replace sunscreen?

Aug 5, 2015

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2-year-old sent to hospital on Christmas after getting burned by fireworks

Police aren't sure how severe the burn injuries are, but the child was sent to the hospital to be treated.

Dec 26, 2019

Seeing a smoke cloud south of Houston? Here's what we know

If you're in southern Harris, Chambers, Galveston or Brazoria counties, you've probably seen a giant cloud of smoke covering the sky.

Dec 12, 2019

PARENTS BEWARE: Popular kids 'eraser challenge' leaves abrasions, cuts on skin

A popular schoolyard game may sound like fun, but parents beware if your child has abrasions and cuts on their skin.

Mar 15, 2017

Woman claims e-cigarette exploded in her pocket

Katrina Williams is now suing the manufacturer after she says she was badly burned

Apr 24, 2016

Dermatologist develops drinkable sun protection

A dermatologist has invented UVO, drinkable sun protection, to help those who don't wear sunscreen.

Aug 5, 2015