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.
Hernando County issues burn ban amid high wildfire risk
A burn ban was issued Thursday for Hernando County due to worsening drought conditions and an increased risk of wildfires, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
A burn ban was issued Thursday for Hernando County due to worsening drought conditions and an increased risk of wildfires, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Eaton and Palisades fires: Communities reflect and rebuild one year later
One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires, recovery is underway—but for many residents in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, the road forward remains long and uncertain.
One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires, recovery is underway—but for many residents in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, the road forward remains long and uncertain.
Most of Tampa Bay area enters severe drought to start 2026 from lack of rain
The Withlacoochee Forestry Center of the Florida Forest Service said it's already responded to nine wildfires in 2026 in the Tampa Bay area. The latest one was in Citrus County, and the current weather isn’t enough to keep the wildfires down.
The Withlacoochee Forestry Center of the Florida Forest Service said it's already responded to nine wildfires in 2026 in the Tampa Bay area. The latest one was in Citrus County, and the current weather isn’t enough to keep the wildfires down.
Disney unveils plans for new $5 million park coming to California next year
The park will be revitalized by Disney’s Imagineers and is anticipated to reopen in 2026 with a new community center and an enhanced playground.
The park will be revitalized by Disney’s Imagineers and is anticipated to reopen in 2026 with a new community center and an enhanced playground.
Jonathan Rinderknecht: Palisades Fire suspect denied bond, moved to Florida 5 months ago
Jonathan Rinderknecht, the 29-year-old man charged with starting what became the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California, was in federal court in Orlando on Thursday.
Jonathan Rinderknecht, the 29-year-old man charged with starting what became the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California, was in federal court in Orlando on Thursday.
'Bambi Bucket' plays critical role in fighting brush fires in Hillsborough County
It's a strange-looking contraption attached to a helicopter: a Bambi Bucket. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office uses Bambi Buckets to assist in fighting remote fires.
It's a strange-looking contraption attached to a helicopter: a Bambi Bucket. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office uses Bambi Buckets to assist in fighting remote fires.
Historic lodge on the Grand Canyon's North Rim has been destroyed by wildfire, park official says
The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames, park Superintendent Ed Keable told park residents, staff and others in a meeting Sunday morning.
The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames, park Superintendent Ed Keable told park residents, staff and others in a meeting Sunday morning.
Watch: Huge 'firenado' swirls over Utah wildfire
The Deer Creek Fire has grown to over 11,000 acres as of July 14.
The Deer Creek Fire has grown to over 11,000 acres as of July 14.
California firefighters rescue 8 puppies from blaze
Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.
Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.
Canadian wildfires cause haze, poor air across central, eastern US
A series of wildfires burning across central Canada have sent smoke billowing into the U.S. over the past several days.
A series of wildfires burning across central Canada have sent smoke billowing into the U.S. over the past several days.