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3 firefighters killed responding to wildfire in Utah

  • Jun 28
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Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire arson trial

  • Jun 26
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Thousands under evacuation orders as SoCal wildfire threatens homes

  • May 20

Early-season heat pushes east, raising health, fire risks: AccuWeather

  • May 12

CA says State Farm broke state law in 2025 LA wildfires response

  • May 5

Palisades Fire suspect was fixated on Luigi Mangione, prosecutors say

  • May 3

Prescribed burns completed at 2 Houston parks, HFD says

  • Mar 18

Prescribed burns completed at 2 Houston parks, HFD says

  • Mar 18

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The connection between drought and wildfire risk in southeast Texas, when to be on alert

  • Feb 26
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Judge Hidalgo says 200-acre wildfire near Greens Bayou is 'still burning, but remains contained'

  • Feb 25
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Firefighters working with Harris Co. Flood Control to put out 175-acre wildfire in NE Houston: HFD

  • Feb 24
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Firefighters working with Harris Co Flood Control to put out 175-acre wildfire in NE Houston: HFD

  • Feb 23
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Uncontrolled burn in Liberty County prompts mutual aid response, Dayton VFD says

  • Feb 13
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Why prescribed fires are used to help prevent potential wildfire spread

  • Feb 10
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HFD monitoring fire in Addicks Reservoir near 1-10 and Eldridge Parkway

  • Jan 19
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Wildfire risk rises in Southeast Texas as Arctic front causes drought, winds to persist

  • Nov 11, 2025

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The connection between drought and wildfire risk in southeast Texas, when to be on alert

The risk of wildfire in southeast Texas increases as our current drought conditions are paired with gusty winds and low humidity.

  • Feb 26

Judge Hidalgo says 200-acre wildfire near Greens Bayou is 'still burning, but remains contained'

Judge Lina Hidalgo said the wildfire near Greens Bayou is still burning, but remains contained. Fire crews said they would be watching the wind closely on Wednesday.

  • Feb 25

Firefighters working with Harris Co. Flood Control to put out 200-acre wildfire in NE Houston: HFD

On Tuesday, fire officials said the fire is now 200 acres and remains 75% contained. So far, no properties are threatened, and no evacuations have been ordered, but authorities urged residents to remain on alert.

  • Feb 24

Vegetation fire in Liberty County fully contained following mutual aid response, Dayton VFD says

SkyEye was over a massive fire burning in Liberty County that prompted the Dayton Volunteer Fire Department to call for backup.

  • Feb 13

Why prescribed fires are used to help prevent potential wildfire spread

Texas is in the midst of wildfire season. And current drought conditions across the state aren't helping when it comes to preventing wildfire spread if one were to start.

  • Feb 10