Severe weather in the Metroplex brought down trees, flooded roads and knocked out power for thousands as much of the area ...

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Backfiring, also called backburning, is when firefighters intentionally set a controlled fire in the path of an advancing out ...

Crews are still working to gain control of the Stronghold Fire, which is burning through difficult terrain in southern ...

Activity picked up again on the west and northwest flanks of the fire Tuesday morning, and the fire is now estimated at 2,300 acres, the post said.