Texas & Region
DALLAS
Fire crews are reporting a rash of grass and other fires in many areas of Texas caused by fireworks lit as part of Fourth of July celebrations.
Fire officials in Travis County said Friday there were approximately 30 grass and trash fires in Austin and nearly as many reported in other parts of that Central Texas county.
Dallas firefighters responded to 24 grass fires Thursday evening and early Friday morning, in addition to four structure fires.
Authorities have confirmed that at least six were caused by fireworks.