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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…

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…

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

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…

The base at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will accept aircraft coming and going from wildfires all over the state. AUSTIN, Texas — As dry conditions continue to raise the risk to wildfires across the state, the Texas A&M Forest Service on Friday announced that it is opening the Austin Airtanker Base at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to insist with fire activity in Texas. Officials say this year’s activity is trending above normal. Since Jan. 1, the service…

Parts of North Texas are under severe thunderstorm warnings Thursday afternoon. The warnings are in effect through 1:15 P.M.

About 10 homes were evacuated due to the flames. DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas — Crews have contained a 257-acre wildfire in Dripping Springs that began on Wednesday, the Hays County Office of Emergency Management said. Firefighters from North Hays Fire and Wimberley Fire were on the scene on the Storm Ranch property off Gatlin Creek Road. A helicopter made bucket drops over the area, and the Texas A&M Forest Service assisted with bulldozers and air resources. The…

Evacuations may be needed as a precaution as the fire threatens homes in the area, the Hays County Office of Emergency Management said. Command staff was conducting emergency phone notification for about 10 houses. A helicopter was making bucket drops in over the area, and the Texas A&M Forest Service was en route with bulldozers and air resources. Residents are asked to watch for emergency vehicles in the area. No other information is available at…

As Texans make plans to celebrate the Fourth of July with picnics, grilling, camping and fireworks, Texas A&M Forest Service asks everyone to be careful with any outdoor activity that may cause a spark. Approximately 90% of wildfires are caused by humans and their activities, and Independence Day is one of the top days for reported wildfires. With current drought conditions across most of the state, the public is encouraged to help protect Texans by preventing wildfires. …