Wildfire continues to be a significant and serious threat to life and property in Travis County. Increasingly severe impacts of climate change have led to long-term drought conditions, extreme heat, flammable vegetation, and unpredictable weather events. Central Texas is only second to California for the greatest risk of wildfire.
Areas like Travis County, where large growing populations of flammable homes are mixed with sizeable areas of dry and flammable vegetation, are at the highest risk for wildfires due to the close proximity of wildland fuels and the increased number of human-caused ignitions.
The risk of wildfires is growing exponentially. Wildfires are dangerous and can threaten lives, homes, communities, and natural treasures. Every step we take now to prevent and prepare for wildfires could save lives and properties in Travis County if and when the next emergency strikes.
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Monitor Current Conditions
Find up-to-date information on wildfires in our area, including live maps that show the locations, sizes, and statuses of active fires.
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National Interagency Fire Center Real-time Fire Situational Maps |
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Local Contacts & Info
Discover important resources and contacts related to wildfire management in our community. This section provides links to key departments, additional wildfire information hubs, and more.
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Travis County Fire Departments (Emergency Service Districts - ESDs) |
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Get Emergency Notifications & Stay Connected
Stay informed during emergencies by signing up for notifications and other alerts. Explore the different tools to ensure you receive critical information when it matters most.
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Preparedness
Learn how to stay safe and prepared in the event of a wildfire. Explore educational resources to give you the tools and knowledge to protect your home, yourself, and your loved ones.
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Travis County Fire Marshal - Education, Prevention & Safety Tips |
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Travis County
Links List
Explore a wide range of resources to help you stay informed and prepared. Explore a collection of maps, radars, educational content, and more, all designed to support your wildfire awareness and safety efforts.
Monitor current conditions
- Texas A&M forest service incident viewer interactive map
- Live map and alerts for nearby wildfires
- Live map air quality and smoke near you
- National Interagency Fire Center: real-time fire situational maps including weather, outlooks, drought monitoring, and active incidents nationwide
- Fire Information for Resource Management System: USDA Forest Service & NASA joint effort to provide real- time active fire satellite data and alerts
- Travis County Community Wildfire Risk Map
Local Contacts/Info
- Travis County Office of Emergency Management
- Austin-Area Wildfire Hub
- County fire departments ESD
- Austin/Travis County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Emergency Notifications/Stay Connected
- Warn Central Texas Emergency Notification System
- Travis County Emergency Information
- Travis County Fire Marshal Burn Ban Text Notification
Preparedness
- Education & Prevention, Safety Tips & Rules
- Fire readiness
- Austin/Travis County Wildfire Coalition
- City of Austin Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Wildfire Preparedness
- National Weather Service: how wildfires travel
- American Red Cross Wildfire safety checklist
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Travis County social media pages
Travis County Emergency Services social media pages
