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The evacuations were initially put in place for the area along Park Road 1C between Alum Creek Road and Cottletown Road, but were expanded as the fire grew. AUSTIN, Texas — Evacuations are underway as crews work to contain a 50-acre wildfire that sparked in Bastrop County Sunday afternoon. According to the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management, crews responded to the wildfire – named the Hudson Fire – burning south of Park Road 1C…

The evacuations were put in place for the area along Park Road 1C between Alum Creek Road and Cottletown Road. AUSTIN, Texas — Evacuations are underway as crews work to contain a 50-acre wildfire that sparked in Bastrop County Sunday afternoon. According to the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management, crews responded to the wildfire – named the Hudson Fire – burning south of Park Road 1C at around 1:50 p.m. Precautionary evacuation orders were…

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 6:55 PM CDT November 2, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas — We just wrapped up the warmest October on record and the 2nd driest October on record for Austin, but our weather pattern is now looking a bit more active to start the month of November.  Through the day…

Austin and Travis County are issuing a disaster declaration in preparation for severe risk of wildfires as dry conditions elevate fire weather conditions. Travis County Judge Andy Brown and Mayor Kirk Watson each signed a declaration on Thursday. Those came just three days after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 143 counties, including Travis County. Hays and Williamson Counties are also included. Watson said signing the declarations is preemptive. It allows the city…

AUSTIN, Texas — More than 20 Austin restaurants will be donating a portion of their proceeds this weekend to help with food and water relief in Florida and other states affected by hurricanes Milton and Helene. Austin food blogger Austin Food Adventures is organizing the “Dine with Florida” initiative, which will happen at participating restaurants on Saturday, Oct. 19. The restaurants will be donating directly to World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit helping provide meals and…

Officials said a school, neighborhood and jail were all threatened by the shifting fire at one point. AUSTIN, Texas — A fire in East Austin is out hours after it spread rapidly Thursday afternoon. According to Austin Fire, multiple calls came in just after 12:30 p.m. about a fire along FM 969 near Decker Lane that was 1/4 acres before it spread within minutes. Due to multiple wind shifts and dry conditions, crews had to…

Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night in Florida as a Category 3 hurricane. AUSTIN, Texas — Sara Socia lived in Austin for 25 years before moving to Palmetto, Fla. in early September.  “I quit my job to move to Florida, to live by the beach, to live our dream life,” Socia said.  Those dreams have now been put on hold after seeing her fellow Floridians suffer from Hurricane Helene.  “The wreckage and devastation is something…

The twister was part of the state’s high tornado potential ahead of the Category 4 storm’s landfall. MIAMI — A massive tornado crossed over Interstate 75 in Florida early Wednesday morning ahead of Hurricane Milton, according to the National Weather Service’s Miami office. The twister was part of the state’s high tornado potential ahead of the Category 4 storm’s landfall on the state’s western coast Wednesday night into Thursday morning. VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: El huracán…

The American Red Cross has deployed over 20,000 volunteers to aid with storm relief in Florida and Georgia, and now it may need more. AUSTIN, Texas — Central Texas emergency management and first responders have already been sent out to the areas hit hardest by Hurricane Helene to assist with storm recovery. Now some agencies are looking for more volunteers to help.  According to the American Red Cross, more than 20,000 volunteers from across the…

In rural eastern Williamson County, a brush fire started Monday that was 16 acres. AUSTIN, Texas — As Central Texas continues to see a lack of rain, the Texas A&M Forest Service is warning about the potential for wildfires. In rural eastern Williamson County, a brush fire started Monday and continued into Tuesday on a homeowner’s property. Williamson County ESD responded to the fire. “There is no outside burning both day and night. With the…

In rural eastern Williamson County, a brush fire started Monday that was 16 acres. AUSTIN, Texas — As Central Texas continues to see a lack of rain, the Texas A&M Forest Service is warning about the potential for wildfires. In rural eastern Williamson County, a brush fire started Monday and continued into Tuesday on a homeowner’s property. Williamson County ESD responded to the fire. “There is no outside burning both day and night. With the…

A small wildfire is currently active in Williamson County. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — First responders are currently working to put out a small Central Texas wildfire after they contained another. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service Incident Viewer, the Open Range Fire is burning across 16 acres in Williamson County and is roughly 90% contained. Meanwhile, the Bee Creek Fire was active Monday and early Tuesday in Caldwell County, stretching along 10 acres of…

The small wildfires are happening in Williamson and Caldwell counties. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — First responders are currently working to put out two small Central Texas wildfires.  According to the Texas A&M Forest Service Incident Viewer, the Open Range Fire is burning across 16 acres in Williamson County, at roughly 90% containment.  Meanwhile, the Bee Creek Fire is also active in Caldwell County, stretching along 10 acres of land south of Austin. This wildfire is…

The Vancouver native turned NASCAR Hall of Famer also got his friends to help, as Helene’s aftermath continues to devastate thousands. BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — Vancouver native Greg Biffle, known for his achievements as a NASCAR driver, is using his personal helicopter and social media reach to aid those affected by Hurricane Helene this season. In a striking moment, footage shows a man stranded in North Carolina signaling for help with a mirror. He is…

Officials are warning people to not store their electric vehicles inside their houses or garages. PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Pinellas County officials are warning residents to be careful with their electric vehicles after one caught fire in a garage during Hurricane Helene. Pinellas County Government posted a video from a home security camera that showed the bottom of the car catching on fire from the saltwater and soon the car is engulfed in flames and…