North Texas fire departments on standby

Critical to extreme threat of fires across North Texas as strong winds push dust in from West Texas
The North Texas region is under critical or extreme fire threats on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. This is the first time parts of the area have seen an extreme fire threat in about 16 years,
Extreme Fire Danger: North Texas fire departments on standby as wildfire threat ramps up
The BriefThe High Wind Warning and Red Flag Warning in effect Friday for North Texas has expired.So far, DFW has not seen any major fires, but the threat continues into the weekend.North Texas fire departments have increased staffing and more tools on hand,
High winds cause power outages and fire risks in North Texas
High winds in North Texas are causing power outages and dangerous conditions. Warnings are in effect until 9 p.m., with gusts up to 89 mph. Residents are advised to avoid activities that could spark fires and to keep generators away from homes to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
Elevated fire threat persists due to dry air and breezy conditions in North Texas
Our fire threat remains Elevated to Critical on Saturday as very low humidity remains in place, with gusty winds. Sunday will be less breezy, but the breeze returns next week, as
Fire warning in place for North Texas for Friday, according to the NWS
On Thursday at 2:44 p.m. a red flag warning was released by the NWS Fort Worth TX valid for Friday between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. The warning is for Wise, Denton, Collin, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Hood, Johnson,
North Texas firefighters prepare for Friday's extreme fire risk
As Gov. Greg Abbott prepares state resources to fight potential wildfires, North Texas fire departments are getting ready as well.
North Texas fire crews prepare for fire watch, high winds Friday
North Texas fire crews are preparing for a fire watch and high winds on Friday, encouraging people to take steps to avoid starting a fire.A fire weather watch is in effect Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
4 measles cases confirmed in Lamar County, state total climbs to 259 Friday
Four additional cases of measles have been confirmed in North Texas as the outbreak in West Texas continues to spread.
These four Texas counties are among the fastest growing in the country
Texas’ population growth has slowed, but the state’s major urban areas are still adding hundreds of thousands of residents.
‘Thankful to be alive’: Parts of North Texas report major damage from Saturday storms
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Blinding Panhandle dust expected to reduce visibility in North Texas Friday
Blowing dust pushed by wind gusts of more than 80 mph creates treacherous driving conditions in the Panhandle on Friday that ...
Withheld evidence, coerced confessions? The capital murder case that's dividing a North Texas county
As the judge and current district attorney clash over the case, the outcome could reshape the future of justice in Cooke ...
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Isolated thunderstorms move through parts of North Texas; Severe T-Storm Watch for eastern counties until Wednesday night
While most of Wednesday will be dry with sunshine, there is a chance for a few storms to develop late this afternoon and evening. The Storm Prediction Center has parts of North Texas included in a ...