The number of acres burned this year is dramatically lower compared to 2022. But a rash of new fires have put state and local officials on edge.

Authorities say a Texas firefighter was stabbed in the thigh by a man accused of starting the multiple fires firefighters were putting out along Interstate 35 in Austin.

An Austin Fire Department crew recreated an iconic, historical photo with one goal in mind -- to win a signature huevos rancheros breakfast from their battalion chief.

In a story published Feb. 17, 2022, about indictments involving Austin, Texas, police officers, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name of the Austin Police Association president.

Austin fire officials said they’re investigating a Sunday incident that caused about $25,000 in damage as a potential arson.

Austin Fire Department’s first Hispanic firefighter passed away Friday night, according to the fire department’s Facebook page.

Funeral and visitation arrangements for a fallen Austin firefighter will be held in San Antonio early next week, according to the Austin Fire Department.

A Tesla was left completely charred after its driver crashed into a traffic light pole and then into a gas pump in an Austin neighborhood.

AUSTIN, Texas – Austin Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its own this weekend. Fire Specialist Chris Lafferre, 41, passed away after suffering a cardiac event in his home Saturday evening, according to the fire department’s Facebook post. A woman and her companion were riding in a boat when they were sucked through the Tom Miller Dam; however, Lafferre and Battalion Chief David Brietzke were successfully able to save them, per AFD. The fire department is now urging the public to keep Lafferre’s family, friends and colleagues in their thoughts and prayers through this unexpected loss. “Rest in peace, Chris; we’ll see you on the top floor,” the department says.