Texas A&M Forest Service

The Double Back Fire in Johnson County is just about 1,400 acres. The wildfire began Sunday afternoon. The Texas A&M Fire Service says it’s about 35% contained. Sophia Beausoleil has more from Godley in Johnson County.

First responders and volunteers continue to fight the grass fire. The “Double Back Fire” is 25% contained. NBC 5’s Ben Russell has the updates.

This extreme heat paired with low humidity and high winds means our fire threat remains high across much of the state. Those conditions helped fuel a blaze that kept crews in Denton County busy while those who lived nearby packed bags just in case.

Multiple agencies worked to stop a grass fire from spreading to homes in Denton County on Thursday.

On Thursday more than 70 acres of land burned along Highway 380 and Jackson Road. The Krum and Ponder Fire Departments worked alongside the Texas A&M Forest Service to create a perimeter around the fire. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil has the story.

The Emerald Ash Borer landed in the state years ago and has since made its way to Dallas-Fort Worth.

The Emerald Ash Borer landed in the state years ago and has since made its way to Dallas-Fort Worth.

As warm and dry conditions spread across the state, the Texas A&M Forest Service is raising the preparedness level to Level 2 due to the threat of increased wildfire activity.

When the holidays are over, there are several eco-friendly ways to dispose or recycle a Christmas tree.

A series of disturbances over the last few weeks continue to help improve the ongoing drought conditions across North Texas.

Since it has been so hot and dry this year when the leaves do start to change colors they may not be as vibrant as years past.

Since it has been so hot and dry this year when the leaves do start to change colors they may not be as vibrant as years past.

Dubbed the Lazy Fire, the fire is burning in the brush along the 300 block of W. Hells Gate Drive near Possum Kingdom Lake.

The Texas A&M Forest Service is responding to a request for assistance with a fire in Palo Pinto County.

If you’ve noticed a few more worms than usual in your trees you’re not alone.

If you’ve noticed a few more worms than usual in your trees you’re not alone — but don’t worry, experts say they’re peaking and won’t do too much damage.

Over 99% of Texas is under drought conditions, creating negative impacts to the landscape – especially to trees.

The city of Dallas’ Forestry Taskforce is working with the Texas Forest Service on strategies to treat ash canopies infested with the invasive and destructive emerald ash borer.

Texas fire officials say wildfires aren’t going to stop anytime soon as state and national resources cope with fire emergencies.