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Texas A&M Forest Service
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Lithium-ion battery safety and fire prevention
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Latest: Lithium-ion battery fires prompt safety warnings from fire departments
Lithium-ion batteries used in electronics and electric vehicles pose significant fire risks due to ‘thermal runaway’, a rapid chemical chain reaction that causes overheating, intense heat, and flammable gases. To mitigat
Texas heat wave and wildfire risk 2026
15 clusters · 46 sources · last updated
Latest: Dallas-Fort Worth heatwave prompts roof inspection advice
The July–August 2026 Texas heat wave persisted with daily highs frequently exceeding 100°F. By mid-August, a heat dome settled over the region, and rising drought levels prompted widespread burn bans, covering 200 of the
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East Texas fall foliage threatened by drought and heat
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Texas A&M Forest Service awards grants for wildfire mitigation and equipment
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Neighbor Fire in Brown County reaches 90% containment
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Emerald ash borer spreads to five more Texas counties
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Texas Forest Industry Generates $27.4 B and 73,000 Jobs in 2024
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