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.
Crews battle more than a dozen fires across Tampa Bay area in the last several days
The Florida Forest Service said it responded to more than a dozen wildfires across parts of the Tampa Bay area over Memorial Day Weekend. Fire officials said recent weather conditions have played a big role in recent fires.
The Florida Forest Service said it responded to more than a dozen wildfires across parts of the Tampa Bay area over Memorial Day Weekend. Fire officials said recent weather conditions have played a big role in recent fires.
Florida Forest Service expects busy summer as experts predict prolonged dry season
Firefighters and wildfire mitigation specialists are working hard to prevent brush fires from getting out of control as the state is in the midst of its peak drought season.
Firefighters and wildfire mitigation specialists are working hard to prevent brush fires from getting out of control as the state is in the midst of its peak drought season.
Hillsborough County issues burn ban as warm temperatures, dry conditions pose increased wildfire risk
Hillsborough County issued a burn ban on Friday as warm temperatures and dry conditions pose an increased risk of wildfires, officials said.
Hillsborough County issued a burn ban on Friday as warm temperatures and dry conditions pose an increased risk of wildfires, officials said.
Burn ban issued for multiple cities in Polk County due to dry conditions
Unincorporated areas of Polk County, along with other cities within the county, are now under a burn ban as dry conditions create an increased risk of brush fires.
Unincorporated areas of Polk County, along with other cities within the county, are now under a burn ban as dry conditions create an increased risk of brush fires.
Florida officials warn of busy wildfire season, urge residents to prepare
Florida's top agriculture official is warning residents to get ready for what could be an especially dangerous wildfire season.
Florida's top agriculture official is warning residents to get ready for what could be an especially dangerous wildfire season.
Trump administration opens up over half of national forests for logging
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.