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Active wildfire in Wilkes County, multiple agencies responding

Posted on March 23, 2025March 23, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The fire is now burning across 200 acres of land. WILKES COUNTY, N.C. — There is an active wildfire in Wilkes County, according to Wilkes County EMS. The wildfire is located on the mountainside of Old Highway 16 near the Wilkes and Ashe County line. The North Carolina Forestry Service, Wilbar Fire Department, Wilkes County FAST Team, Wilkes County EMS, and Wilkes County Emergency Management are responding to the wildfire. Officials say crews are battling…

Low-end severe weather risk for Central Texas Sunday evening

Posted on March 22, 2025March 23, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Not everyone will see rain, but where storms form one or two could be strong with wind or hail. AUSTIN, Texas — It was a fantastic Saturday across Central Texas, but now we’re looking ahead to some changes in our forecast. These changes will include a quick storm chance Sunday evening with the potential for a couple of strong storms, followed by our most promising rain chances in a while, expected on Thursday and Friday…

Hurricanes extend winning streak to 8 games with 3-1 victory over Sharks

Posted on March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

13 seconds ago The Carolina Hurricanes lost game one in 4 OT (Photo: NHL / MGN) SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis and Sean Walker each scored a goal, Frederik Andersen made 24 saves and the Carolina Hurricanes extended their winning streak to eight games with a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. The Hurricanes broke a 1-all tie on Aho’s 26th goal less than five minutes into…

Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg fully contained after burning nearly 10,000 acres

Posted on March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KVUE/images/a4ff249d-522c-43d8-9438-a368b132a5a5/20250315T214036/a4ff249d-522c-43d8-9438-a368b132a5a5_750x422.jpg What started as a small fire Saturday afternoon grew to encompass thousands of acres, leaving behind scenes of blackened ground and ash-covered trees. FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — The Crabapple Fire is now fully contained. Having burned nearly 9,900 acres, the wildfire that sparked north of Fredericksburg Saturday has reached 100% containment, meaning fire crews have cut it off from fuel that would allow it spread further. However, “despite the 100 percent containment of the Crabapple…

Residents return home as San Jacinto County wildfire reaches 65% containment

Posted on March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Residents are returning home as firefighters gain control over a major fire in San Jacinto County, which has burned over 2,400 acres. CLEVELAND, Texas — Residents are returning to their homes as firefighters gain control of the Pauline Road Fire in San Jacinto County, which has burned more than 2,400 acres and is now 65% contained. The wildfire, which began as an approved prescribed burn, destroyed one home and two smaller structures. Kacie Hardey, who…

15,000 fortified roofs: NC invests in hurricane-ready homes

Posted on March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

North Carolina reached a major milestone in coastal resilience Friday, celebrating the installation of its 15,000th fortified roof—an upgrade designed to protect homes from hurricane-force winds and heavy rain. The North Carolina Insurance Underwriting Association (NCIUA) hosted a luncheon Friday to mark the achievement. NCIUA has invested more than $100 million into programs that help coastal homeowners upgrade to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety’s (IBHS) FORTIFIED Roof standard. “The best defense against storms is…

Red Flag Warning issued for North Carolina, increased wildfire risk

Posted on March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The North Carolina Forest Service issued a statewide ban on all open burning effective 8 a.m. Friday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Red Flag Warning is in effect for most of North Carolina and South Carolina through Saturday due to the increased threat of wildfires across the region. What is a Red Flag Warning? The National Weather Service issued the warning on Friday afternoon. A Red Flag Warning means warm temperatures, very low humidity and stronger…

San Jacinto County wildfire now 65% contained

Posted on March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Firefighters are battling the Pauline Road Fire, which spans 2,375 acres and is 65% contained. SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas — Firefighters are battling an estimated 2,375-acre wildfire near the Montgomery County line, where high winds, low humidity, and dry conditions have fueled the spread of the Pauline Road Fire. One possibly occupied home was lost in San Jacinto County along with two other small structures. As of Friday morning, Texas A&M Forest Service reported the…

1 home lost in San Jacinto County wildfire, 45% contained

Posted on March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Firefighters are battling the Pauline Road Fire, which spans 2,360 acres and is 45% contained. SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas — Firefighters are battling an estimated 2,360-acre wildfire near the Montgomery County line, where high winds, low humidity, and dry conditions have fueled the spread of the Pauline Road Fire. One possibly occupied home was lost in San Jacinto County along with two other small structures. As of Thursday afternoon, Texas A&M Forest Service reported the…

Texas wildfire: Goats, horses, cows and sheep evacuated to Montgomery County

Posted on March 20, 2025March 21, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas — People weren’t the only ones evacuated due to the Pauline Road Fire in San Jacinto County, north of Houston. As crews battled the fire that started Wednesday and continued to grow Thursday, hundreds of families were forced to leave their homes in a hurry. “We got some people out here bringing their animals out here. We just got a bunch of goats and sheep out here, horses and more horses coming,…

Goats, horses, cows and other livestock evacuated due to wildfire in San Jacinto County

Posted on March 20, 2025March 21, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Federal help on the way in Texas' fight against San Jacinto County wildfire

Posted on March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

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Federal help on the way in Texas' fight against San Jacinto County wildfire

Posted on March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Federal help on the way in Texas' fight against San Jacinto wildfire

Posted on March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The Pauline Road Fire burned more than2,400 acres as of Thursday afternoon. HOUSTON — Federal help is on the way as first responders continue to fight the Pauline Road Fire from the air and the ground in San Jacinto County. The fire, which burned more than 2,400 acres as of Thursday afternoon, led to hundreds of evacuations in both San Jacinto County and Montgomery County. It’s burning between Cleveland and Conroe. Those evacuations have since…

Vietnam veteran seeks community support after fire destroys home in Atascosa County wildfire

Posted on March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KENS/images/c94b78cf-1d46-4645-83a5-3528d64e8102/20250320T225311/c94b78cf-1d46-4645-83a5-3528d64e8102_750x422.jpg Luis Narvaez’s medals earned for serving in the Vietnam war are among the many sentimental items lost in the blaze. SAN ANTONIO — A Vietnam veteran has been without a place to call home for the past two weeks ever since the Duke Fire ravaged parts of Bexar and Atascosa counties. Luis Narvaez is hopeful the community will help him recover during his desperate time of need. “It’s just something that you see and…

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