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Wildfire burns at least 200 acres, zero percent contained

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Wildfire burns at least 200 acres, zero percent contained

From Air 11, you could see smoke risking from near FM 1725 and Alsobrooks Road. SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas — Crews are battling a wildfire in San Jacinto County. From Air 11, you can see the smoke rising from the north-northwest of FM 1725 near Alsobrooks Road. At this point, we don’t know how the fire started, but there is a Red Flag Warning in effect because of the high winds and low humidity. According…

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Wildfire burning in San Jacinto County | Live video

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Wildfire burning in San Jacinto County | Live video

From Air 11, you could see smoke risking from near FM 1725 and Alsobrooks Road. SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas — Crews are battling a wildfire in San Jacinto County. From Air 11, you can see the smoke rising from the north-northwest of FM 1725 near Alsobrooks Road. At this point, we don’t know how the fire started, but there is a Red Flag Warning in effect because of the high winds and low humidity. According…

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Austin has had 5 high risk wildfire days this month alone. Why are there so many red flag warnings?

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Austin has had 5 high risk wildfire days this month alone. Why are there so many red flag warnings?

As Texas becomes hotter and drier, and urban sprawl grows, the state could see more days with an elevated risk for wildfires. So far this year, Austin has had five of these days, also known as red flag warning days, and all of them have been in March. Texas State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon said over the last 20 to 25 years Texas has seen many large wildfires. He said a combination of human activity and…

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Governor Josh Stein reveals budget proposal that includes Hurricane Helene recovery

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Governor Josh Stein reveals budget proposal that includes Hurricane Helene recovery

5 minutes ago Gov. Josh Stein (Photo: WCNC / YouTube/ MGN) RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has launched his first budget battle since taking office. He revealed his state spending plan this morning. The proposal includes more money for schools, Helene recovery, and much more. Click here for the full article.

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Bills seek to improve state’s response to wildfires a year after devastation in Panhandle

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Bills seek to improve state’s response to wildfires a year after devastation in Panhandle

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. LUBBOCK — A Texas lawmaker is laying the groundwork to create a statewide system that connects all first responders and government agencies to the same network. The proposal comes as a possible solution…

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Air quality dips in Austin as wildfire smoke raises health concerns

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Air quality dips in Austin as wildfire smoke raises health concerns

According to the U.S. Air Quality Index, March 15 marked the highest level of air pollutants in the past 30 days. AUSTIN, Texas — Recent wildfire smoke and wind gusts have worsened respiratory symptoms for some Austinites. One local physician said more patients are coming into his office worried about air quality-related complications.  A wildfire about 80 miles away in Gillespie County sent plumes of smoke into the area on Saturday afternoon. According to the…

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As wildfires bring smoke to Central Texas, here's how to stay healthy

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As wildfires bring smoke to Central Texas, here's how to stay healthy

According to the U.S. Air Quality Index, March 15 marked the highest level of air pollutants in the past 30 days. AUSTIN, Texas — Recent wildfire smoke and wind gusts have worsened respiratory symptoms for some Austinites. One local physician said more patients are coming into his office worried about air quality-related complications.  A wildfire about 80 miles away in Gillespie County sent plumes of smoke into the area on Saturday afternoon. According to the…

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Church volunteers continuing to help rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Florence

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Church volunteers continuing to help rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Florence

1 minute ago BOLTON, NC (WWAY) — Hurricane Florence caused catastrophic damage across the Cape Fear in September 2018. And some families are still trying to rebuild 6 and a half years later. In Bolton, volunteers were hard at work tearing out rotted and wrapped floorboards in John Freeman’s home. The home suffered more damage than he could handle alone. Water from Hurricane Florence in 2018 weakened the home’s more than 50-year-old floor. Now repairs…

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Forecast: Wind Advisory Tuesday; Extreme risk for wildfires tomorrow

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Forecast: Wind Advisory Tuesday; Extreme risk for wildfires tomorrow

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Impact Team. AUSTIN, Texas — A Wind Advisory is in effect until 10 PM Tuesday for Llano, Burnet, Williamson, Travis, Milam, Lee, Bastrop, and Caldwell County* Out-the-door conditions will be comfortable on Tuesday in Central Texas, with temperatures in the 50s and 60s areawide. Winds will be gusting out of the south, adding some humidity to the air today. This will be key to our lower…

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Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg increases to 9,858 acres, now 85% contained

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Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg increases to 9,858 acres, now 85% contained

What started as a small fire Saturday afternoon has now grown to thousands of acres and is leaving behind scenes of blackened ground and ash covered trees. FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — Fire officials in Gillespie County, along with the Texas A&M Forest Service, are continuing to battle a massive fire near Fredericksburg, Texas, according to authorities. The wildfire now covers an estimated 9,858 acres and is about 85% contained, officials said Tuesday morning.  What started as…

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As wildfire anxiety grows, Austin plans to designate half the city as at risk of fire damage

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As wildfire anxiety grows, Austin plans to designate half the city as at risk of fire damage

About two-thirds of land parcels in the city would be considered at risk of damage from wildfire, up from about 35% a decade ago. The changes would require builders to construct more homes with fireproof materials. By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT NewsMarch 18, 2025 10:15 amEnergy & Environment, KUT News, The Texas Newsroom

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Waterspout and tornadoes at NC coast, 8 people injured in Perquimans County

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Waterspout and tornadoes at NC coast, 8 people injured in Perquimans County

Two EF-1 tornadoes and a waterspout were confirmed in North Carolina following severe weather that hit the state late Sunday. Eight people were injured after a confirmed tornado destroyed multiple homes in Perquimans County early Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Perquimans County is located in the northeast portion of North Carolina, close to Edenton. WITN reports three trailers at Longview Estates in Woodville were destroyed and several others damaged by the EF-1…

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9 homes destroyed as crews continue to battle 9,700-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg

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9 homes destroyed as crews continue to battle 9,700-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg

As of around 8:30 p.m. Monday, the Crabapple Fire is 85% contained. AUSTIN, Texas — Fire crews in Gillespie County, along with the Texas A&M Forest Service, are continuing to battle a 9,737-acre wildfire north of Fredericksburg that sparked on Saturday afternoon. According to Gillespie County officials, the fire – named the Crabapple Fire – started in the 8700 block of Lower Crabapple Road at around 1 p.m. By 4:20 p.m. Saturday, the fire had…

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SA Stock Show & Rodeo opens facilities to victims of Gillespie County wildfires

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SA Stock Show & Rodeo opens facilities to victims of Gillespie County wildfires

SAN ANTONIO — Texans are coming together, lending a helping hand to those affected by the fires tearing through the Hill Country. The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is stepping in to help. In a social media post Monday that an emergency location will be temporarily available for horses and cattle that need immediate care due to the fires. The rodeo property located at 723 Frost Bank Center Drive will be temporarily available for…

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SA Stock Show & Rodeo opens facilities to victims of Gillespie County wildfires

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SA Stock Show & Rodeo opens facilities to victims of Gillespie County wildfires

SAN ANTONIO — Texans are coming together, lending a helping hand to those affected by the fires tearing through the Hill Country. The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is stepping in to help. In a social media post Monday that an emergency location will be temporarily available for horses and cattle that need immediate care due to the fires. The rodeo property located at 723 Frost Bank Center Drive will be temporarily available for…

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