Texas Division of Emergency Management

08/31/2026

Texas saw 4 new wildfire starts on Sunday, but a total of 9 active wildfires remain active across the state.

Large portions of Texas continue to face increased wildfire danger.

Be prepared to take action and follow instructions from local officials.

08/31/2026

08/30/2026

🌀Reminder: we are right in the midst of hurricane season.

Remember:
📲Follow trusted sources of information
📢Listen to local officials
☔️Keep an eye on the Gulf

Stay Informed: hurricanes.gov

Monitoring an area of low pressure south of Louisiana.

It has a 30% chance of development as it drifts westward over the next few days.

Increasing chance of locally heavy showers/storms on Tuesday.

Monitor the forecast for updates.

08/30/2026

Another day of double digit new wildfire starts requiring state assistance on Saturday - 11 new fires.🔥

Crews are back at it again today as response operations continue and wildfire danger remains.

Have an emergency plan in place and pack an emergency supply kit.

08/29/2026

Avoid all downed power lines and never touch or drive over them.

Whether affected by fire, winds, or severe storms, report downed lines or poles immediately to local emergency officials and your electric utility.

08/29/2026

Friday brought 19 new wildfire starts requiring state assistance.

As crews continue to tackle the active fires burning across the state, Texans are urged to safely secure trailer chains and be careful parking in tall grasses.

Immediately report fire activity to authorities.

08/28/2026

From the air, to the ground, to the State Operations Center, state resources continue working around the clock to support local wildfire response.🔥🚒🛩️

Fire danger remains this weekend. Texans should monitor local conditions and official sources of information.

08/28/2026

As wildfire threats continue, it just takes a spark to ignite a fire and prompt local evacuations.🔥

🎒Keep a go kit ready with water, meds, important documents, chargers, clothing and pet supplies
👨‍👩‍👧Ensure your household knows where to go and what to take for a quick response

08/28/2026

Over the past week, 156 wildfires have burned 94,067 acres statewide. Texas A&M Forest Service and all assigned resources have responded to 89 of those wildfires for 93,615 acres.

Rain chances are ending today as a weak cold front moves out of Texas. This weekend, drier conditions return, with breezy winds of 15-20 mph expected across portions of the High Plains on Saturday.

🔥 Initial attack potential will remain moderate in East Texas due to ongoing dryness and dry surface fuels. However, the lack of a significant fire weather trigger should help keep resistance to control low to moderate.

Looking ahead, above-normal temperatures and dry weather are expected to increase wildfire activity across the state next week. Fuels are expected to dry quickly, and elevated to significant fire potential could develop as early as Sunday and persist through next week, especially across the Rolling Plains, Cross Timbers, and Eastern Hill Country.

Stay aware of local conditions and use caution with activities that could spark a wildfire.

08/28/2026

A dozen new wildfires sparked across Texas on Thursday and several fires remain active.🔥

1,300+ state responders and 500+ pieces of equipment remain deployed.🚒

As fire conditions hold statewide, take caution with any equipment or machinery that may cause sparks!