Power Line Sparks Likely Caused Bastrop, Texas Blaze September 22, 2011 Fire officials say sparks from electric power lines likely started the blaze that became the most destructive wildfire in Texas...
Fire-Ravaged Texas Land May Lose Half Its Value September 21, 2011 Texas property blackened by wildfires may suffer reductions in value by as much as 50 to 60 percent and a...
Texas Forest Service: Residents Should Clear Debris Around Homes September 21, 2011 With the wildfire in Texas’ Bastrop County mostly contained, the Texas Forest Service is urging residents who live in the...
Insured Losses from Texas Wildfires Could Reach $250 Million September 14, 2011 An industry group says insured losses from a week of Texas wildfires could reach $250 million. The Insurance Council of...
President Obama Signs Disaster Aid for Texas Wildfires September 12, 2011 President Barack Obama has signed a federal disaster declaration for Texas in the wake of wildfires in the state. The...