Texas fires

Daily Wildfire Report for Texas - April 17, 2025

Overview

Texas is experiencing a heightened risk of wildfires due to unseasonably warm, dry, and windy conditions. These conditions, prevalent across much of the state, particularly in the High Plains, Caprock, Rolling Plains, and Trans Pecos regions, have created an environment conducive to the ignition and spread of wildfires.

Current Situation

Fire Activity:

The fire environment in Texas is characterized by dry frontal conditions, high winds, and low humidity, leading to elevated fire weather conditions. As of April 16, 2025, Texas A&M Forest Service personnel responded to one request for assistance on a wildfire totaling 4 acres across the state^[2].

Active Fires:

While there are no large, uncontained wildfires currently reported, the potential for new significant wildfires to start is above normal due to the dry and windy conditions. The state is maintaining a high level of readiness to respond quickly to any new fires^[2][3].

Burn Bans:

There are currently 110 counties in Texas with burn bans in place, reflecting the critical fire weather conditions and the need to prevent accidental ignitions^[2].

Key Details

Fire Weather:

Critical to extremely critical fire weather is expected in parts of Texas, especially in the western and central regions. This includes sustained wind speeds near 30 mph and humidity levels below 20%^[1][3].

Prescribed Burns:

There are no current prescribed burns reported, but the focus is on preparing for potential new fires and managing existing fire risks through education and resource allocation^[2].

Fire Potential:

The fire potential is expected to remain elevated through the weekend, particularly in areas with freeze-cured grasses and low fuel moisture. However, any fires that occur are expected to have low resistance to control due to the current fuel conditions^[3].

Recommendations

Public Awareness:

Residents are advised to be extremely cautious with any fire-related activities and to adhere to the burn bans in place. It is crucial to have an emergency plan in place and to clear dead brush from properties to reduce the risk of catastrophic fires^[2].

Resource Allocation:

Firefighters and resources are on high alert, with a statewide network of teams ready to respond quickly to any new wildfires. Rural fire departments, which respond to 80% of wildfires in Texas, are also prepared and receiving support for training and equipment^[2].

Resources

For up-to-date emergency information, residents can visit:

• Texas A&M Forest Service Incident Viewer:
• Texas Fire Potential Update:
• National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC):
• Texas Division of Emergency Management Situational Briefing:

Fire Weather and Wind Warnings

Critical Fire Weather:

Residents should be aware of critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions expected in parts of Texas, which include high winds and low humidity. This increases the risk of rapid fire spread if a wildfire ignites^[1][3].

Stay informed and prepared by monitoring these resources regularly and following the guidelines and warnings issued by state and local officials.

CITATIONS

• Source 1 (watchers.news)
• Source 2 (tfsweb.tamu.edu)
• Source 3 (ticc.tamu.edu)
• Source 4 (nifc.gov)
• Source 5 (nifc.gov)