First responders in Central Texas are battling several wildfires fueled by record-high temperatures, dry winds, and worsening drought.
The Texas A&M Forest Service said Sunday afternoon that the Crittenburg Fire in Coryell County was being renamed the Crittenburg Complex, consisting of three wildfires that have burned together. The fire is more than 17,400 acres and 0% contained, according to the Forest Service. Its cause remains unknown and the extent of damage is not yet clear. The town of Flat, Texas was under evacuation orders earlier.
The National Weather Service in Forth Worth showed satellite imagery of the smoke moving northward. The smoke could be seen as far away as Dallas, more than 100 miles away. The Forest Service responded to two unrelated fires earlier in the day, but those have been 90 to 95% contained, Moran told reporters.
Meanwhile, wildfires have been ripping through Texas this past week. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state would be"elevating its response and increasing resources to address any potential wildfire activity." NASA said last week that the fires are being fueled by"favorable weather conditions" including warm temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds. Bradford Betz is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to
日本 最新ニュース, 日本 見出し
Similar News:他のニュース ソースから収集した、これに似たニュース記事を読むこともできます。
New team aiding Caldwell County deputies in search for Texas State University studentA new search is underway for Texas State University student Jason Landry after he disappeared in December of 2020.
続きを読む »
Texas Search and Rescue resumes looking for missing Texas State University student Jason LandryAt the request of the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office, TEXSAR resumed looking for Jason Landry, who authorities say vanished on his way home to Missouri City.
続きを読む »
Son shines light on first Texas Open champion’s careerBill MacDonald has spent years chronicling the achievements of his legendary father.
続きを読む »
NASCAR: Chastain gets Pitbull's Trackhouse Racing first win in TexasTrackhouse Racing driver Ross Chastain won both the team's and his first NASCAR Cup Series race at the Circuit of The Americas in Texas on Sunday.
続きを読む »
Wildfire risk remains high for much of Texas in the days ahead, fire officials sayClimate change has made the Texas heat hotter and longer-lasting, enhancing drought conditions that set the stage for intense fires. More than 40% of the state is in an extreme drought.
続きを読む »
Tiny Texas town of Carrizo Springs bears brunt of migrant releases at borderAUSTIN, Texas — Emergency management officials in a remote area near Texas's border with Mexico are rushing to figure out how the 5,000-person town of Carrizo Springs can handle backdoor releases of migrants into their community.
続きを読む »