Wildfires

The other four cities in the top five are all in Southern California, an area that is experiencing devastating levels of fire destruction this month. But there are key differences between that region and Austin, and ways you can minimize your property's risk.

The Hudson Fire, located between Bastrop State Park and Buescher State Park, is 50% contained as of Monday afternoon.

The Smokehouse Creek Fire has burned over 1 million acres and is 44% contained.

At least 8,500 acres of Texas land have burned since Aug. 1. The governor’s disaster declaration allows included counties to access state resources to fight wildfires.

Nearly 180 counties have issued burn bans as dry conditions and record heat persist across most of the state.

The fire destroyed one building and damaged three others at the Bexley at Silverado apartment complex on West Parmer Lane.

Conditions in Austin are prime for a spark to lead to a fast-spreading fire. If authorities issue an evacuation order, will you be ready?

The wildfire had burned approximately 400 acres and was 90% contained as of Tuesday afternoon.

During what's called "prescribed burns," the city will set fire to a portion of land to improve the quality of groundwater. These controlled fires also prevent future wildfires.

The "Big Sky" wildfire has charred more than 1,400 acres south of Enchanted Rock in Gillespie County since Tuesday afternoon.