Judge caps attorneys’ legal fees in Maui wildfire settlement
A Maui judge has significantly reduced the legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought.
A Maui judge has significantly reduced the legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought.
Sarasota County brush fire contained after homes evacuated in Stoneybrook at Venice neighborhood: SCFD
Firefighters battled a brush fire in Sarasota County that has grew to 24 acres and prompted the evacuation of 10 nearby homes in the Stoneybrook at Venice neighborhood, according to Sarasota County Fire Department officials.
Firefighters battled a brush fire in Sarasota County that has grew to 24 acres and prompted the evacuation of 10 nearby homes in the Stoneybrook at Venice neighborhood, according to Sarasota County Fire Department officials.
Fire officials warn that transition from drought to rainy season does not mean brushfire season is over
State fire officials are warning that lightning strikes could increase the number of fires, even as the rainy season begins.
State fire officials are warning that lightning strikes could increase the number of fires, even as the rainy season begins.
Lithia brush fire spreads, leaves 1 person critically injured: HCFR
A brush fire in Lithia scorched approximately 10 acres on Friday afternoon, sending one person to the hospital in critical condition, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A brush fire in Lithia scorched approximately 10 acres on Friday afternoon, sending one person to the hospital in critical condition, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Hernando County dump truck fire spreads to nearby brush, causes major delays on southbound I-75: FHP
A dump truck fire is causing major traffic delays in Hernando County on Wednesday afternoon. Portions of lanes along southbound Interstate 75 are closed near mile marker 295, after flames spread from the vehicle into nearby brush, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A dump truck fire is causing major traffic delays in Hernando County on Wednesday afternoon. Portions of lanes along southbound Interstate 75 are closed near mile marker 295, after flames spread from the vehicle into nearby brush, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue deploys new brush trucks as busy season continues
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue deployed four new brush trucks over the last few weeks to help battle brush fires in what’s been a busy season.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue deployed four new brush trucks over the last few weeks to help battle brush fires in what’s been a busy season.
Weeki Wachee brush fire prompts multiple home evacuations: HCFR
Fire crews are working to contain a brush fire burning in Weeki Wachee near U.S. 19 and Cortez Boulevard, which led to evacuations for several homes in the area Friday evening, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Fire crews are working to contain a brush fire burning in Weeki Wachee near U.S. 19 and Cortez Boulevard, which led to evacuations for several homes in the area Friday evening, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Tampa brush fire grows quickly, spreads to Copeland Park: TFR
Tampa Fire Rescue firefighters battled a quickly moving brush fire that spread to Copeland Park Friday evening.
Tampa Fire Rescue firefighters battled a quickly moving brush fire that spread to Copeland Park Friday evening.
Hernando County brush fire grows as crews work to contain area
Crews are battling a brush fire that sparked Thursday afternoon in South Brooksville, according to the Florida Forest Service.
Crews are battling a brush fire that sparked Thursday afternoon in South Brooksville, according to the Florida Forest Service.
Crews battle wildfire in Hudson near Dixie Highway
Fire crews are working to contain an approximately 25-acre wildfire in Hudson, according to the Florida Forest Service.
Fire crews are working to contain an approximately 25-acre wildfire in Hudson, according to the Florida Forest Service.
Hillsborough County hosts Prescribed Fire Fest as early brush fire season heats up
Even before peak brush fire season arrives, wildfire crews across the region are already busy. From Polk County to Wimauma, dry conditions have sparked fires and raised concerns about what the months ahead could bring.
Even before peak brush fire season arrives, wildfire crews across the region are already busy. From Polk County to Wimauma, dry conditions have sparked fires and raised concerns about what the months ahead could bring.
Hillsborough County Prescribed Fire Fest
Hillsborough County will host the Prescribed Fire Fest on Saturday to introduce residents to a land management tactic that’s been in use for centuries.
Hillsborough County will host the Prescribed Fire Fest on Saturday to introduce residents to a land management tactic that’s been in use for centuries.
Hernando County brush fire destroys 2 vehicles, damages several more: HCFR
A brush fire Thursday afternoon spread to several vehicles in the area north of Weeki Wachee, damaging seven and destroying at least two, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
A brush fire Thursday afternoon spread to several vehicles in the area north of Weeki Wachee, damaging seven and destroying at least two, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Crews battle massive brush fire burning in Wimauma: HCFR
Firefighters are battling a large brush fire that has grown to approximately 350 acres Sunday afternoon in Wimauma, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Firefighters are battling a large brush fire that has grown to approximately 350 acres Sunday afternoon in Wimauma, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Florida wildfire dangers persist — Here's how to reduce your risk
Grass everywhere is crispy and dry, and a burn manager in Pasco County said it’s a critical time in wildfire season.
Grass everywhere is crispy and dry, and a burn manager in Pasco County said it’s a critical time in wildfire season.
Bay Area firefighters continue to respond to brush fire calls as parts of region remain under burn ban
The wildfire threat is growing by the day across the Tampa Bay area. It's already keeping firefighters busy in several counties as they work to protect homes and residents from wildfires — and there's been quite a few already.
The wildfire threat is growing by the day across the Tampa Bay area. It's already keeping firefighters busy in several counties as they work to protect homes and residents from wildfires — and there's been quite a few already.
Wildfire smoke pollution linked to more than 24K deaths a year, study finds
Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.
Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.
60-acre North Port brush fire sparks concerns of potentially ‘severe’ wildfire season, burn ban still in place
North Port fire crews continued to work Tuesday afternoon, putting out hot spots and smoke that remained from a nearly 60-acre brush fire that burned right next to I-75.
North Port fire crews continued to work Tuesday afternoon, putting out hot spots and smoke that remained from a nearly 60-acre brush fire that burned right next to I-75.
Highlands County brush fire burns 175 acres, prompts evacuations: Officials
A large brush fire in Highlands County quickly burned more than 175 acres in the northwest area of Leisure Lakes in Highlands County, fire crews said.
A large brush fire in Highlands County quickly burned more than 175 acres in the northwest area of Leisure Lakes in Highlands County, fire crews said.
Prescribed burn in Manatee County aimed at reducing wildfire risk while several counties remain under burn ban
You may have seen a lot of smoke in the Palmetto area on Friday morning as Manatee County conducted a prescribed burn at Emerson Point Preserve.
You may have seen a lot of smoke in the Palmetto area on Friday morning as Manatee County conducted a prescribed burn at Emerson Point Preserve.