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Wildfire in San Jacinto Co. grows to 2,000 acres, 10% contained; evacuations in place | Shelters, school closings and more

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Wildfire in San Jacinto Co. grows to 2,000 acres, 10% contained; evacuations in place | Shelters, school closings and more

The fire quickly spread with high wind and low humidity. SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas — An estimated 2,000 acres are burning in a wildfire in San Jacinto County near the Montgomery County line, prompting evacuations and a school district to close. High wind and low humidity provided the fuel the fire needed to quickly spread. According to an update from Texas A&M Forest Service at a little after 11 p.m. Wednesday, the fire — which…

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Wildfire in San Jacinto Co. grows to 1,300 acres, 10% contained | Several evacuations in place

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Wildfire in San Jacinto Co. grows to 1,300 acres, 10% contained | Several evacuations in place

According to Montgomery Co. OEM, people living off Lee Turner Road or any attached roads should evacuate immediately. SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas — More than a thousand acres are burning in a wildfire in San Jacinto County near the Montgomery County line. High wind and low humidity provided the fuel the fire needed to quickly spread. According to Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire — which has been named the Pauline Road fire — has…

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Wildfire in San Jacinto Co. grows to 1,200 acres, 10% contained

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Wildfire in San Jacinto Co. grows to 1,200 acres, 10% contained

From Air 11, you could see smoke risking from near FM 1725 and Alsobrooks Road. SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas — More than a thousand acres are burning in a wildfire in San Jacinto County near the Montgomery County line. High wind and low humidity provided the fuel the fire needed to quickly spread. According to Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire has grown to 1,200 acres north-northwest of FM 1725 near Alsobrooks Road. As of…

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Wildfire in San Jacinto Co. grows to 700 acres, zero percent contained

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Wildfire in San Jacinto Co. grows to 700 acres, zero percent contained

From Air 11, you could see smoke risking from near FM 1725 and Alsobrooks Road. SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas — Hundreds of acres are burning in a wildfire in San Jacinto County near the Montgomery County line.  According to Texas A&M Forest Service, it’s grown to 700 acres north-northwest of FM 1725 near Alsobrooks Road.  As of 6:30 p.m., the fire was 0% contained.  There are no injuries reported and so far, no structures have…

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Wildfire in San Jacinto Co. burns at least 200 acres, zero percent contained

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Wildfire in San Jacinto Co. 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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