Double Back Fire News Today

Wildfires continue to be a major threat for many parts of North Texas. In Johnson County, authorities said they've seen 60 fires in just two weeks, about three...

Firefighters made major progress Thursday in fighting half a dozen wildfires burning across North Texas.

Over the past week, state and local firefighters have responded to 119 wildfires that burned 9,012 acres in Texas.

The Texas A&M Forest Service said there are now six active fires in the region. That includes fires in Dallas, Erath, Jack, Johnson, Red River, and Parker counties.

Firefighters are currently battling three wildfires in North Texas. The NWS believes two of those may have been sparked by lightning from small thunderstorms.

The firefight is similar to battles happening across the state. The Texas A&M Forest Service on Monday upgraded its readiness to respond.

Monday afternoon the Texas A&M Forest Service said crews continue to monitor hot spots of the ‘Double Back Fire’ in Johnson County which is now 50%...

GODLEY, Texas — Three more days at least, Johnson County Emergency Management Director Jamie Moore predicted Monday morning in discussing the ongoing wildfire near Godley.

Officials say the fire has burned 11-hundred acres, but they have started to get some containment.

The fire was 25% contained Monday. Voluntary evacuations were in place Sunday night.