The City of Midland has issued a traffic alert after a semi-truck crashed into an electric pole and knocked down power lines.

Officials say the single apartment was completely lost, and no extension of the fire into neighboring apartments.

If you've ever broken down on the side of the road, you know how frustrating it can be, but help is closer than you think.

Newsweek has mapped out where active fires are currently burning across Texas, using data from the Texas A&M Forest Service.