As wildfire risks intensify across Texas, experts are sounding the alarm about elevated fire danger this weekend — and possibly for weeks to come.
The fire broke out just before 3 p.m. on Friday in the 5100 block of USAA Boulevard near Huebner Road.‘I have a hole in my heart’: Mother remembers nurse killed in suspected DWI crash as TxDOT urges end to traffic deaths Read full article: ‘I have a hole in my heart’: Mother remembers nurse killed in suspected DWI crash as TxDOT urges end to traffic deathsAs wildfire risks intensify across Texas, experts are sounding the alarm about elevated fire danger this weekend — and possibly for weeks to come.
Texas faces ongoing challenges from long-term drought and early-season freezes, which have dried out grasses, shrubs and trees — what experts call “fuel.” This readily ignitable fuel makes wildfires spread rapidly under the right conditions. “We’re expecting that when we have these high fire weather danger days, the probability of an ignition turning into a fire is much higher,” said Dayziah Petruska with the Texas A&M Forest Service. “Our fuels are under a condition that is conducive to burning.”While the weather is a major contributor, people remain the No. 1 cause of wildfires in Texas. As development expands into areas where neighborhoods meet open land, the risks increase. Nearly 40% of recent wildfires have been sparked by heavy equipment use, such as mowers, welders or vehicles operating in dry grass. Officials urge residents to use extreme caution with equipment and outdoor activities during dry and windy conditions.Experts say the most effective step homeowners can take is creating defensible space, particularly within the first 5 feet surrounding a home. This area is the most vulnerable to embers and radiant heat. “When you move people into areas with more vegetation, that chance is just going to increase,” Petruska said. “The most influential part of the defensible space is that first 5 feet from your home to 5 feet out,” Petruska explained. “That includes things like vegetation around your home.”Following all local burn bans The Texas A&M Forest Service monitors fire danger daily using predictive tools and shares that data with local fire departments and emergency management offices. This coordination helps ensure a rapid response when wildfires do occur. “We make sure everyone has access to our predictive services material,” Petruska said. “If a fire happens, they can call us to assist.” As San Antonio and surrounding communities head into another dry weekend, meteorologists and fire officials are urging residents to stay weather-aware, avoid risky outdoor activity and take simple steps to protect their homes.Shelby Ebertowski joined KSAT 12 News in January 2025. She came to San Antonio from Fargo, North Dakota via the University of North Dakota, where she learned the ropes as a weekend forecaster over two years at KVLY. Her love of weather love began after experiencing Hurricane Harvey in 2017.Some SA flights canceled this weekend as FAA flight restrictions affect nationRetired air traffic controller weighs in on government shutdown effects on airport workersSpurs Managing Partner Peter J. Holt answers questions about a timeline for the new Spurs arenaFall temperature roller coaster hits the Alamo City starting this weekendBystanders capture UPS plane crash and explosion at Kentucky airportChristopher Preciado’s mother accused in couple’s shooting deaths has charges dismissedSights and sounds from Election Day 2025WATCH: Spurs Managing Partner Peter J. Holt answers questions after Prop A & B passedThird Trader Joe’s grocery store in SA opens on the Northwest SideRECORDS: Bexar County jail leaders knew inmate could walk a year before courthouse escapeSan Marcos PD: Multiple people on the run after 1 killed, 3 wounded in shootings
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