Drone nearly collides with helicopter, prompting forest service plea to the public
Texas A&M Forest Service issued a plea to the public on Tuesday, saying that a helicopter delivering water to the 150-acre Barth Fire in Caldwell County almost collided with a drone that came within feet of the aircraft on Friday.
State Wildfire Preparedness level raised to Level 4 as high fire danger is forecast this week
Texas A&M Forest Service has raised the State Wildfire Preparedness level to Level 4 due to the recent increase in wildfire activity across the state and the growing potential for wildfires to become more severe, making them harder to control.
How to tell if your frozen or damaged trees can be saved
First, you probably wonโt be able to tell right now if your tree is damaged. If it looks like the majority of the tree limb branches are damaged, the tree may not survive. Are at least 50 percent of the treeโs branches and leaves still intact? Here are a few other questions to ask about frozen tree damage. Large limbs and broken branches can be dangerous for someone who doesnโt know what they are doing.