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Wildfire contained to 300 acres in northwest Matagorda County

Posted on March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A fire burned near Midfield, Texas, Tuesday. Fire officials were worried about high winds, but were able to contain the fire. MIDFIELD, Texas — A wildfire in northwest Matagorda County warranted a large response as fire crews battled high winds Tuesday afternoon. The fire was fully contained Tuesday. The damage was limited to 300 acres, with crews working through the night to put out hot spots. No structures were burned and no injuries were reported….

Wildfires 90% contained in South Bexar County, 9 homes destroyed

Posted on March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Fire crews continue to work on putting out two separate wildfires on the South Side of Bexar County on Wednesday. Never miss San Antonio Report’s biggest stories. Sign up for The Recap, a newsletter rundown of the most important news, delivered every Monday and Thursday. The fires were boosted by extreme winds on Tuesday, which caused officials to call for mandatory evacuations and the opening of an emergency shelter. County officials said that more than…

Wimberley wildfire nearly contained after Hays County blaze

Posted on March 5, 2025March 7, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Another active wildfire is blazing in a small Central Texas town on Wednesday, March 5. The Hays County Office of Emergency Services is responding to and monitoring an active wildfire in Wimberley. The fire is located at 3777 Longhorn Trail in the northwest Wimberley area. This comes after two wildfires erupted in Hays County following extreme winds and dusty conditions across the central and south Texas region on Tuesday, March 4. According to the Texas A&M…

Crews respond to active wildfire near Wimberley

Posted on March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Emergency officials are asking the public to avoid the area. WIMBERLEY, Texas — Emergency officials are responding to an active wildfire near Wimberley. The Hays County Office of Emergency Management reported the fire near Longhorn Trail just before 2 p.m. Wednesday. Details are limited at this time, but officials are asking the public to avoid the area. If evacuation notices are necessary, they’ll be sent out through Warn Central Texas. This is a developing story,…

Wind damage from Wednesday brings out home repair scammers

Posted on March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

There are plenty of red flags to look out for when a contractor knocks on your door. SAN ANTONIO — Homeowners all across south Texas are in need of repairs to their home after yesterday’s high winds. But finding a reputable company to do the work is a must to avoid weather damage scams. Natural disasters bring out the worst in criminals trying to take advantage of homeowners dealing with a storm aftermath, leading to…

Several wildfires rage across South Texas Wednesday

Posted on March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

While most of them are in rural areas, air quality will be reduced for several Texas Wednesday. SAN ANTONIO — Several fires rage across South Texas Wednesday! While most of them are in rural areas, air quality will be reduced for several Texas today. In fact, our air quality monitors are indicating “Unhealthy for sensitive groups.” For those who suffer from any respiratory illness like COPD or Emphysema need to limit time outdoors over the…

Wildfire near Johnson City nearly fully contained

Posted on March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Officials said visibility was less than a mile when they first arrived at the fire, with dust and winds making firefighting difficult. BLANCO COUNTY, Texas — Crews continue working to contain a wildfire west of Johnson City that started on Tuesday afternoon. The Blanco County Sheriff’s Office reported the large fire near Klett Ranch Road around 4 p.m. before crews were able to stop the fire’s progress. As of Wednesday at 1 p.m., the Texas…

South Bexar County residents seek emergency shelter as wildfires threaten their homes

Posted on March 4, 2025March 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Ana Ortiz arrived at Mission Espada on Tuesday evening at a loss for words. She had her three family dogs and four daughters, two of whom have asthma, sought safety at the Red Cross emergency shelter amid the rapidly spreading wildfires. Never miss San Antonio Report’s biggest stories. Sign up for The Recap, a newsletter rundown of the most important news, delivered every Monday and Thursday. Ortiz said she was sent to the shelter because…

Crews work to contain wildfire near Johnson City

Posted on March 4, 2025March 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Officials in Blanco County said more than 80 acres are burning as they work to contain the fire. BLANCO COUNTY, Texas — Crews continue working to contain a wildfire west of Johnson City that started Tuesday afternoon. The Blanco County Sheriff’s Office reported the large fire near Klett Ranch Road around 4 p.m. before crews were able to stop the fire’s progress. Authorities said the fire is 82 acres and that they managed to stop…

Wildfire burning in northwest Matagorda County

Posted on March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A fire was burning near Midfield, Texas, at 65 acres as of Tuesday afternoon. MIDFIELD, Texas — A wildfire in northwest Matagorda County warranted a large response as fire crews battled high winds Tuesday afternoon. Matagorda County Emergency Operations Center said the fire had burned 65 acres and was 0% contained as of 4:27 p.m. No structures were burned and no injuries were reported as of 5 p.m. The fire was west of Midfield, Texas….

Crews work to contain wildfire in southeast Williamson County

Posted on March 4, 2025March 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

There have been at least eight reported fires in Williamson County on Tuesday. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — Crews are working to contain a wildfire in southeast Williamson County on Tuesday. As of 4:35 p.m., the Tree Line fire was 4 acres and 98% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The fire was burning southeast of Taylor off CR 480, south of CR 479. The Williamson County Office of Emergency Management said as of…

Multiple fires burning in Hays County, officials say

Posted on March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Multiple fires are burning between FM 150 West in Kyle and Ruby Ranch Rd and FM 967 near Buda. An evacuation notice ended for another fire near Engelke Road in Kyle HAYS COUNTY, Texas — Hays County first responders are working to put out multiple fires Tuesday afternoon as Central Texas deals with extreme fire weather conditions. The Hays County Office of Emergency Services (HCOEM) said members of its department and multiple Hays County fire departments…

Hays County wildfire near Buda leads to evacuation order for nearby residents

Posted on March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

An evacuation order is in effect for a small area in Hays County west of Mountain City and Buda as multiple wildfires cropped up Tuesday. The fire is located north of Indian Hills Trail, east of Teal Lane, west of Story Drive and north of Onion Creek, the Hays County Office of Emergency Services said in a 5:20 p.m. Facebook post. The county says, while no structures are in danger, people who were ordered to…

Residents evacuate as wildfire rapidly spreads in South Bexar County

Posted on March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Evacuations on Bexar County’s Southeast Side are underway as fire crews respond to a large brush fire near I-37 and Southton Road. Never miss San Antonio Report’s biggest stories. Sign up for The Recap, a newsletter rundown of the most important news, delivered every Monday and Thursday. The wildfire, happening about 13 miles southeast of downtown, prompted several mandatory evacuation orders from Bexar County Office of Emergency Management. The evacuation area includes residential homes, including…

Roof ripped off, damaged apartments, flipped over RVs: The DFW storm damage we saw

Posted on March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Interstate 35W was closed Tuesday morning as high winds overturned vehicles. DALLAS — Damage was reported across North Texas on Tuesday morning as severe storms moved through the Metroplex. Two 18-wheelers were tipped over by the wind on Interstate 35W at FM 1171 and Dale Earnhardt Boulevard, officials said. Traffic was shut down on I-35W while the winds died down and officials worked to get tow trucks on the scene to remove the vehicle. …

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