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Central Texas wildfires: Human error plays large part in sparking fires, state experts say

Posted on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Officials say cigarettes being thrown out a window to barbecues can instantly spark a fire. Bosque County is one area that says more help from the community helps. TEMPLE, Texas — The fiery trend that is burning houses and fields around Central Texas can come to an end around the area if residents start helping out, officials said. Officials added that human error is the route to most of the wildfire we are seeing today….

Weather IQ: What factors can weaken a hurricane?

Posted on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Meteorologist Brittany Van Voorhees explains the three main influences that can weaken hurricanes and tropical storms. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tropical cyclones thrive in warm ocean waters due to the large amounts of moisture and heat the sea water can provide. As a storm encounters more warmth and more fuel, it’ll grow stronger and become more intense. On the other hand, these three factors can weaken a tropical cyclone: Wind shear Land interaction Dry air Wind…

Texas wildfire updates: Crews battling large fire north of Huntsville

Posted on July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

An estimated 1,800 acres are burning as the Nelson Creek Fire remains only 35% contained, officials say. Author: KHOU 11 Staff, WFAA Staff, KVUE Staff Published: 12:54 PM CDT July 19, 2022 Updated: 12:54 PM CDT July 19, 2022 WALKER COUNTY, Texas — Firefighters continue Tuesday to battle a large fire in Walker County. What started Monday afternoon as 100 acres burning, is now being called the Nelson Creek Fire. The Texas A&M Forest Service…

Texas officials close state park due to massive 500-acre wildfire

Posted on July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has closed a state park due to the massive wildfire in Palo Pino County. Officials announced on social media how Dinosaur Valley State Park is now closed as of Tuesday, July 19. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the destructive fire in Palo Pinto County has burned more than 500 acres and reportedly destroyed at least eight homes. As of Tuesday morning, 10% of the fire has been…

North Texas wildfire updates: Latest locations, containment, damage and conditions

Posted on July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

WFAA, our sister station in Dallas, is tracking each of the wildfires that crews have been battling across the North Texas area. DALLAS — Wildfires broke out across North Texas this week, and hot, dry conditions were here to stay. Temperatures were expected to rise again into the 100s on Tuesday, and no rain was in the immediate forecast. We’re tracking each of the wildfires crews were battling across the North Texas area. Here are…

Wildfire burns homes around lake in Texas amid high heat

Posted on July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

July 19, 2022Updated: July 19, 2022 7:16 a.m. GRAFORD, Texas (AP) — A wildfire has burned several homes and prompted calls for voluntary evacuations around a lake in north Texas amid sweltering temperatures and dry conditions, authorities said. The fire at Possum Kingdom Lake about 95 miles (153 kilometers) west of Dallas began Monday afternoon, has burned about 500 acres (202 hectares) and was 10% contained late Monday, the Texas A&M Forest Service said. No injuries…

Crews contain 90-acre wildfire in Florence

Posted on July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

FLORENCE, Texas — The extreme heat has been sparking grassfires in Central Texas. On Monday, fire crews worked to contain a 90-acre fire off County Road 220 in Florence, Texas. Fourteen emergency services agencies worked together to put the fire out. No homes or businesses were affected, and no injuries were reported. Williamson County Emergency Services said the fire departments of Florence, Coupland, Liberty Hill, Georgetown, Round Rock, Hutto, Pflugerville and Burnet; ESD 5; Travis…

Sewage floods Durham home twice in a matter of days, causes thousands of dollars in damage

Posted on July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — For 10 years, Jacqueline Smith owned property in downtown Durham without any issues, but then in a matter of days her home flooded twice. “My husband was taking a shower and he heard the toilet go ‘glug-gala,’ because that means it’s coming back up,” Smith said. “So he comes yelling to the door because I was outside with a friend and we knew immediately that something was going to be happening.”…

Disaster declaration issued in Kaufman County due to burning wildfire

Posted on July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

KAUFMAN COUNTY (CBSDFW.COM) – A disaster declaration has been issued in Kaufman County due to a burning wildfire. The declaration is in effect for seven days after being issued. The almost 500-acre wildfire, labeled King’s Creek Fire, is not spreading anymore but continues to burn. The fire began burning at about 4:30 p.m. Sunday along County Road 4061. As of 8:30 a.m. Monday, the fire is an estimated 508 acres with 75% contained. As of…

Hundreds of acres burn in wildfire near Possum Kingdom Lake

Posted on July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

A fire has broken out in Palo Pinto County near Possum Kingdom Lake.

200-acre wildfire burns near Possum Kingdom Lake

Posted on July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

PALO PINTO COUNTY (CBSDFW.COM) – A fire has broken out in Palo Pinto County near Possum Kingdom Lake. On Monday, an estimated 200-acre wildfire started near Possum Kingdom Lake. According to Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire is 0% contained as of Monday afternoon. Alert: Texas A&M Forest Service is responding to a request for assistance in Palo Pinto County on the #1148Fire. The fire is an estimated 200 acres and 0% contained. #txfire pic.twitter.com/CIeH8MrG5V…

China floods leave at least 12 dead, thousands evacuated

Posted on July 17, 2022July 18, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By The Associated Press BEIJING — Flash floods in southwest and northwest China have left at least a dozen dead and put thousands of others in harm’s way, state media reported Sunday. In the southwestern province of Sichuan, at least six people have died and another 12 are missing after torrential rain triggered flash floods, state-owned news outlet CGTN reported. Some 1,300 people had been evacuated as of Saturday, the report said. Meanwhile, in Longnan…

Crews, residents continue to clean up after storms leave flooding, fires in their wake

Posted on July 17, 2022July 17, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By Eric Miller and Leslie Moreno, WRAL multimedia journalists Wake County, N.C. — Storms packed with excessive rain and electricity barreled through central North Carolina Friday. Roads were flooded, drivers were trapped and families were displaced as those powerful storms sparked several lightning fires. Storm damage leads to fires in the Triangle Friday afternoon flames roared at a home in Fuquay Varina, even in the rain. Neighbors like Roxey Ladar said they saw a flash…

Crews, residents work to clean up after storms leave flooding, fires in their wake

Posted on July 16, 2022July 17, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Wildfire rages in Bordeaux; fire pilot killed in Portugal

Posted on July 16, 2022July 18, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By JOSEPH WILSON and ANGELA CHARLTON PARIS — Strong winds and hot, dry weather frustrated French firefighters’ efforts Saturday to contain a huge wildfire that raced across pine forests in the Bordeaux region for a fifth straight day, one of several wildfires scorching Europe this week. Among the worst fires have been in Portugal, where the pilot of a firefighting plane died Friday when his plane crashed while on an operation in the northeast. It…

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