Michael Jackson’s former Neverland Ranch threatened by growing wildfire outside of Santa Barbara
Michael Jackson bought the 2,600-acre property in 1987 and owned it until his death in 2009. The property is now known as the Sycamore Valley Ranch.
Corral Fire grows to 14,000 acres east of Livermore
The wind-driven Corral Fire hopscotched across I-580 in several spots overnight, keeping the firefighters busy holding the flames back from nearby neighborhoods south of Tracy. The fire had burned more than 14,000 acres as of Sunday evening.
Canadian wildfires pose recurring threat to DC, Maryland, Virginia air quality
Right now, wildfires are burning across Canada, and over the course of the summer, that could be problematic for the District, Maryland, and Virginia.
Canada’s wildfire season prompts air quality alerts in US
An evacuation alert was issued for Fort McMurray in Alberta as crews responded to what they described as an "out-of-control wildfire."
Wildfire Awareness Month: Travis County leaders ask for community’s help
Travis County leaders and first responders are reminding the public to prepare now for wildfire season.
WilCo launches new tool to help prepare residents for future floods, wildfires
Williamson County Emergency Management just launched a new tool to help prepare for the next natural disaster.
Campus Palestine protests, Paxton sues Biden, political deepfakes: This Week in Texas Politics
Campus protests were the big news this week, but there were still plenty of other headlines This Week in Texas Politics.
Fire department after-action report on Hawaii wildfires details need for more equipment, aid program
The report details the fire department's response to the fires in Hawaii and the need for more resources while discussing improvements that can be made.
Hurricane, wildfire seasons expected to lead to spike in home insurance rates
Cities such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach all rank high to risks of natural disasters and pay some of the highest premiums.
Texas wildfire hearings, border and the solar eclipse: This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of analysts, took a look at the top stories happening in Texas, and other hot topics, this week.
Texas Panhandle wildfire hearings: Prescribed burns, utility maintenance big topics in day 2
How to prevent another wildfire was the focus of a state House hearing that continued for a second day in Pampa, Texas.
Texas Panhandle wildfire hearings: Accountability, aerial conflicts top issues
A three-day hearing into the massive wildfires in the Texas Panhandle kicked off this week with accountability as the main focus.
Texas Panhandle fires: Special committee to investigate cause, response
A series of legislative hearings will start next week into the massive, and deadly, wildfires in the Texas Panhandle.
Emergency alert system helps Texans about wildfires in their area
A new emergency alert system is helping officials notify the public about wildfires in their area.
Texas Panhandle wildfire: Utility provider may have caused Smokehouse Creek Fire
Downed power lines sparked the massive fire in the Texas Panhandle. Officials with XCEL Energy on Thursday said the company’s equipment appears to have played a role in igniting the Smokehouse Creek Fire.
Texas wildfires: Utility provider says facilities appeared to have role in igniting fire
Utility provider Xcel Energy said Thursday that its facilities appeared to have played a part in igniting a massive wildfire in the Texas Panhandle that grew into the largest in state history.
Texas Panhandle fire: Central Texas groups help with relief efforts
Crews in the Texas Panhandle are still battling the wildfires more than a week after they started. Those fires have burned more than one million acres, killing at least two people, livestock and destroying homes.
Texas Panhandle wildfires: Crews make progress containing largest fire in state history
The wildfire in the Texas Panhandle is now the largest in state history. Gov. Abbott and emergency officials gave an update Friday on the situation that has already taken two lives and injured others.
The largest wildfires in U.S. history
The Smokehouse Creek Fire in Texas is already the largest in the state’s history, and it’s still burning. And while everything may be bigger in Texas, the state does not claim the biggest wildfires in U.S. history.
Texas Panhandle fire: Wildfire grows to be second largest in U.S. history
The Texas Panhandle Wildfire has grown to be the state's largest and most destructive fire. It's now the second largest in U.S. history.