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Wildland fire is a natural phenomenon and is necessary for the health of many of Austin's ecosystems. However, when these fires get out of control and threaten communities, they become a serious hazard. Defending against wildfire involves understanding that, despite best efforts to reduce the risk, it will continue to be a threat.
- What's my Wildfire Risk
This map allows the user to find out the wildfire risk of...
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- About Us
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- What's my Wildfire Risk
Solution. In 2011, due to a severe drought, Texas experienced over 31,000 wildfires that burned 4 million acres and destroyed almost 3,000 homes. The City of Austin was particularly hard hit. Austin responded to the wildfire risk by seeking recommendations for tighter wildfire protection standards for the structures.
Aug 13, 2023 · In this FOX 7 Focus, FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak speaks with Justice Jones and Lt. Steve Gibbon with the Austin Fire Department's wildfire division about the risk and preparations for wildfire danger.
Aug 15, 2022 · Austin area faces its highest risk for wildfires in a decade, fire experts warn. Firefighters in Central Texas are gearing up for a run of several weeks that are expected to have the area's ...
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Aug 26, 2021 · Austin and Travis County officials are asking folks to do their part to prepare for potential wildfires. “I think we all know our climate is changing, our region is becoming hotter and drier and the threat of increased wildfires is very real,” said Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea during a Wednesday night town hall to discuss wildfire risk in the region.
Aug 23, 2023 · Fire officials recognized the 2011 evacuation was poor. Traffic was bumper to bumper on RM 620 with people waiting too long to get out of the area. “What we learned in 2011 in Steiner Ranch is that it has to be a controlled and phased evacuation,” said Assistant Chief Andre De La Reza with the Austin Fire Department.
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Jul 27, 2022 · Know preventable actions you can take. Texas has been in a fire season almost all year, with 6,919 fires burning 598,224 acres from Jan. 1 to July 25, Flocke said. And with nearly 99% of the state in a drought and the extreme heat, a fire can easily get sparked. Flocke said nine out of 10 fires in the state are caused by humans, but they can be ...