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Fires & Wildfires

Wildfires affect America’s farms and ranches, damaging and destroying homes, barns, agriculture production facilities, crops and livestock. Much of this damage can be avoided, or at least minimized, if a few precautions are taken to minimize the risk and spread of wildfires.

Wildfire Maps & Updates:

  • Texas A&M Forest Service Fire Activity Map
  • Texas A&M Forest Service Dispatch Tracker
  • Texas A&M Forest Service Facebook Page for updates 
  • Fires: Current Conditions and Smoke
  • Forecast Fire Danger Map
  • Outdoor Burn Bans

Wildfire Resources from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension:

  • Wildfire Ready Checklist
  • Wildfire Behavior and Emergency Response
  • Safeguarding Against Wildfire
  • Checklist of Considerations for Post-Fire Management of Rangelands and Pastures (eBook)
  • Hay and Cattle Nutrition
  • How to Remove Smoke Smell from a Home ( En Español )
  • Composting Large Animal Carcasses
  • Managing and Caring for Horses Affected by Fires
  • Living with Texas Fire Video Series
  • Legal Issues Surrounding Prescribed Burning
  • Protecting Farms & Ranches from Wildfires
  • Protection of Rangeland and Pasture from Wildfire (eBook)
  • Wildfire damage to cattle may be more than the eye can see
  • Wildfires leave behind hungry cattle and downed fences
  • Wildfires leave more than ashes behind

Additional Resources:

  • Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal
  • Wildfires
  • How to Reduce Your Exposure to Particles in Wildfire Smoke
  • Financial Assistance due to loss from Wildfire
  • Emergency Animal Mortality Management
  • Burial of Catastrophic Mortality from Poultry Operations
  • Disposal of Livestock Carcasses
  • Affidavit for Carcass Burial Disposal – editable word document
  • USDA Livestock Indemnity Program
  • USDA Service Center Locator – used to locate offices for: NRCS, FSA and local Soil and Water Conservation District
  • Managing Debris From Texas Wildfires
  • Managing Waste from Texas Wildfires
  • Managing Contaminated Animal and Plant Materials Field Guide on Best Practices
  • Prepare for Wildfires: Protecting Your Home
  • Forecast Fire Danger Map
  • Wildfire Preparedness

Home Fire Resources:

  • Home Fires
  • Fire Fact Sheets & Safety Tips
  • Home Fire Information
  • Sound the Alarm

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