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Homes Evacuated, Roads Closed Due To North Texas Wildfires

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Posted on January 22, 2018 · The Texas A&M Forest Service said the fire had scored at least 1,000 acres but had been 40 percent contained by late Monday afternoon

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Wildfires bring both destruction and benefits

Sheridan Wood, KACU

Posted on June 20, 2022 · Texas is facing an intense wildfire season, with already over 200,000 acres burned so far. Of course, wildfires can have devastating consequences for people, agriculture and the environment. But they also bring some positive ecological effects.

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Fire department schedules a controlled burn at the Houston Arboretum, smoke expected near Memorial Park

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on March 24, 2022 · Smoke may be present near IH 610 West Loop and Woodway Drive as a result of the fire.

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Wildfire update, and Correa and Watson find new homes (March 21, 2022)

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Posted on March 21, 2022 · On Monday's show: An update on wildfires and their effect on Houston's air quality, a local veterinarian answers your questions, and we get an update on Houston sports.

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Massive Fire Breaks Out At CenterPoint Substation In Northwest Houston

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Posted on July 9, 2021 · A shelter-in-place was issued for the area west of the substation to N. Eldridge Parkway. The warning was lifted by Friday afternoon.

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