Drought conditions and a high volume of wildfires statewide are contributing factors. TEXAS, USA — By now, we’ve all gotten familiar with the Parmer Lane Fire in Cedar Park, and which is one of the numerous wildfires that have been popping up across the state. With that said, it’s important to note that Texas is now under a Level Four preparedness plan when it comes to wildfires. The Texas A&M Forest Service has a preparedness…

Dry grass, wind and relatively low humidity means a fire can spread easily and be difficult to control. All it takes is a spark from a metal lawnmower blade hitting a rock, a loose chain dragging on the road behind a vehicle, a car idling in tall grass or a lit cigarette thrown out a window. If a fire starts near your home and you are asked to evacuate, you may not have much time…

Danielle Wills said the wildfire got very close to her gym, Tumble Tech. CEDAR PARK, Texas — The owner of a Cedar Park tumbling gym said the wildfire burning near Parmer Lane and Whitestone Boulevard got very close to her business on Tuesday. Danielle Wills, owner of Tumble Tech on Toro Grande Drive, reached out to KVUE to say the fire caused some issues for parents trying to pick up their children Tuesday afternoon. “[The]…

Mandatory evacuations are underway in parts of Hawaii as devastating wildfires, fueled by strong winds from Hurricane Dora, burn through several island communities. Widespread power outages are also being reported and the 911 system is down in some areas. Mahina Martin, chief of communications and public affairs for Maui County, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.

People jumped into the water Tuesday in the Hawaiian town of Lahaina on Maui to escape flames and smoke from a wildfire. Another wildfire, in central Texas just north of Austin, destroyed an apartment building Tuesday night.

Gusts up to 80 mph were hitting hard. In one town, people were jumping into the water to escape a blaze.