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Travis County Fire officials launched the F.L.A.M.E. initiative, which aims to create a better response and make more properties fire proof. AUSTIN, Texas — Another Texas summer is around the corner, and that means a greater risk for wildfires. Travis County Fire officials from Emergency Services District (ESD) #2, 11 and 12 launched a multi-agency initiative known as F.L.A.M.E., alongside the Austin Travis County Wildfire Coalition and the Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office.  The purpose…

The fire, named the Reverse Fire, is burning near the 400 block of E. Grand Oak Drive in Harper, about 10 miles west of Fredericksburg. HARPER, Texas — Crews are battling a 30-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg on Tuesday evening. The fire, named the Reverse Fire, is burning near the 400 block of E. Grand Oaks Drive in Harper, about 10 miles west of Fredericksburg, in a rural area heavily covered in cedar trees, Fredericksburg Fire…

The city said the reason for the update is to reduce risks associated with wildfires, including the potential loss of life and property. AUSTIN, Texas — With summer fast approaching, Austin City Council is set to discuss its wildfire protection plan on Thursday.  Council members will look to authorize consulting services to help update and expand the 2014 Community Wildfire Protection Plan for the city and Travis County.  According to council’s agenda, the plan will…

The Tornado Watch will expire in eastern portions of the KVUE area by 4 p.m. Tuesday. AUSTIN, Texas — Tuesday has been an active weather day across Central Texas, bringing hail, strong winds, flooding and several tornado warnings, including a confirmed tornado in Milam County. The severe weather threat has ended for the Austin metro and the Interstate 35 corridor, but it continues through 4 p.m. for Caldwell, Bastrop, Lee and Fayette counties. Conditions remain…

Here’s the latest on timing and primary threats. AUSTIN, Texas — *The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado on the ground in Milam County, near Maysfield. The county was under a Tornado Warning that has since expired.* An active weather pattern is unfolding across Central Texas, and the KVUE Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert through Tuesday. Multiple rounds of storms are expected, with all forms of severe weather possible, including large hail,…

Here’s the latest on timing and primary threats. AUSTIN, Texas — *The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado on the ground in Milam County, near Highway 190, southeast of Cameron. The tornado is moving toward Maysfield. Residents in the area need to take cover immediately. The Tornado Warning in Milam County is expected to expire at 12:45 p.m.* An active weather pattern is unfolding across Central Texas, and the KVUE Weather Team has issued…

Here’s the latest on timing and primary threats. AUSTIN, Texas — An active weather pattern is unfolding across Central Texas, and the KVUE Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert through Tuesday. Multiple rounds of storms are expected, with all forms of severe weather possible, including large hail, isolated tornadoes and flooding. With that being said, not everyone will see heavy rain or severe weather. We just want you to be prepared for some…