Gov. Greg Abbott in Weslaco in January. On Thursday, wildfires prompted the governor to issue a disaster declaration for several Texas counties. Michael Gonzalez for The Texas Tribune ...

Flash floods in Texas have killed at least 107 people over the Fourth of July weekend, with more than 160 still missing.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M Forest Service is reminding locals to be cautious with their outdoor activities -- like setting off fireworks -- as July 4 draws closer.

“Texas will continue to aid our neighbors in New Mexico as they deal with devastating wildfires and potential flash flooding,” said Governor Abbott.

Gov. Greg Abbott deployed Texas emergency management resources to assist in New Mexico wildfire relief efforts.

Experts suggested that more data and education are needed as Texas and the rest of the country build in known flood plains.

At least 82 people have been killed in “catastrophic” flash flooding across Texas, while several others remain missing.

Hot, dry temperatures and extreme drought conditions caused the Trout and Buck fires to grow to 24,706 and 57,736 acres, respectively on June 17.

A new wildfire-risk map from NASA and a Bay Area fire-protection nonprofit organization shows where the threat of ember-driven wildfires is the highest in the North Bay.

The collaborative effort between NASA and a Bay Area fire-protection nonprofit gauges where the threat of wind-driven embers is greatest.

On a new Bay Area wildfire-risk map that gauges the threat of wind-driven embers, Lars Guntvedt’s neighborhood in the hills above Los Gatos sits in the highest-danger zone. Like many of his of ...

The Wolf fire in Riverside County is now more than 2,400 acres in size, although firefighters are making progress.