Burn ban in place for Polk County after massive wildfire burn more 650 acres in River Ranch camping area
A burn ban is now in effect in Polk County following a massive wildfire that burned more than 650 acres and destroyed hundreds of out-buildings and a few campers, earlier this week.
A burn ban is now in effect in Polk County following a massive wildfire that burned more than 650 acres and destroyed hundreds of out-buildings and a few campers, earlier this week.
Tampa Bay area in ‘severe drought,’ communities issue burn bans
New drought maps released Thursday show most of the Tampa Bay area is in a severe drought. Fire officials say the dry and windy conditions create prime opportunities for brush fires to spread.
New drought maps released Thursday show most of the Tampa Bay area is in a severe drought. Fire officials say the dry and windy conditions create prime opportunities for brush fires to spread.
Massive wildfire covers 500 acres in Polk County, River Ranch camps closed
The River Ranch camping area in Polk County was closed early Tuesday evening while crews battle a growing wildfire.
The River Ranch camping area in Polk County was closed early Tuesday evening while crews battle a growing wildfire.
New Mexico wildfires, enraged residents prompt Biden visit
Evacuations have displaced thousands of residents from rural villages with Spanish-colonial roots and high poverty rates.
Evacuations have displaced thousands of residents from rural villages with Spanish-colonial roots and high poverty rates.
Saving your wine one bite at a time: Oregon winery uses goats to fend off wildfires
A vineyard in Oregon practices grazing-based viticulture, using animals to help improve their wine and protect the farm from wildfires.
A vineyard in Oregon practices grazing-based viticulture, using animals to help improve their wine and protect the farm from wildfires.
Smoke may be visible in Bay Area due to controlled burns in Hillsborough, Polk counties
Agencies across the Bay Area were conducting controlled burns Wednesday. Officials said there's no cause for concern, however, residents may be able to see and even smell smoke.
Agencies across the Bay Area were conducting controlled burns Wednesday. Officials said there's no cause for concern, however, residents may be able to see and even smell smoke.
Wildfire burns 150 acres in Sarasota, Charlotte counties
A fast-moving brush fire has burned about 150 acres across Charlotte and Sarasota counties. It started Saturday night near Dubarry Avenue in Port Charlotte and then jumped several blocks, damaging a boat, fences and some storage sheds.
A fast-moving brush fire has burned about 150 acres across Charlotte and Sarasota counties. It started Saturday night near Dubarry Avenue in Port Charlotte and then jumped several blocks, damaging a boat, fences and some storage sheds.
Wildfires can be dangerous to your health even if you’re nowhere near one
The American Lung Association's annual report says there were more days with unhealthy air quality last year than in the 20-year history of the report, due to wildfires.
The American Lung Association's annual report says there were more days with unhealthy air quality last year than in the 20-year history of the report, due to wildfires.
Experts predict ‘active’ fire season despite recent rains
Fire officials said there were four wildfires locally on Thursday with one in Pinellas, one in Hillsborough, and two in Polk County. The largest was in Polk County, consuming 60 acres.
Fire officials said there were four wildfires locally on Thursday with one in Pinellas, one in Hillsborough, and two in Polk County. The largest was in Polk County, consuming 60 acres.
Red Flag Warning issued as fire risk increases around Tampa Bay
Dry air and moderate to high winds are stoking concerns that brush fires could become a problem in Bay Area counties Wednesday.
Dry air and moderate to high winds are stoking concerns that brush fires could become a problem in Bay Area counties Wednesday.
Wildfires continue to rage in the Florida Panhandle
Hundreds of residents forced to evacuate as blazes in the Florida Panhandle threatened their homes have been allowed to return to their homes, even as three wildfires in the region have grown to more than 29,000 acres.
Hundreds of residents forced to evacuate as blazes in the Florida Panhandle threatened their homes have been allowed to return to their homes, even as three wildfires in the region have grown to more than 29,000 acres.
Fire risk high in Bay Area as wildfires burn around Florida
Bay Area officials are warning residents to be careful with fire as dry weather continues and wildfires burn in other parts of the state.
Bay Area officials are warning residents to be careful with fire as dry weather continues and wildfires burn in other parts of the state.
Colorado couple recovers wedding bands buried in rubble after wildfire destroys home
An engaged Colorado couple whose home was destroyed in the Colorado wildfires on Dec. 30 managed to find their charred wedding bands buried in the rubble a day later.
An engaged Colorado couple whose home was destroyed in the Colorado wildfires on Dec. 30 managed to find their charred wedding bands buried in the rubble a day later.
Colorado brushfires lead to evacuations; state of emergency declared
Several parts of Colorado came under evacuation orders after high winds threatened to spread brush fires across the region.
Several parts of Colorado came under evacuation orders after high winds threatened to spread brush fires across the region.
A look at 3 California wildfires: Dixie, Caldor, Cache
Firefighters are battling 15 blazes in California right now, and here's a look at three of them: The Cache Fire, the Caldor Fire and the Dixie Fire.
Firefighters are battling 15 blazes in California right now, and here's a look at three of them: The Cache Fire, the Caldor Fire and the Dixie Fire.
Dixie Fire destroys fire station while volunteer crews battle blaze
The Indian Valley Fire Rescue Department was destroyed by the Dixie Fire while the volunteer firefighters were trying to save homes in the Greenville area.
The Indian Valley Fire Rescue Department was destroyed by the Dixie Fire while the volunteer firefighters were trying to save homes in the Greenville area.
'We lost Greenville': Dixie Fire destroys Sierra Nevada town
Hell came to Greenville, an historic Plumas County gold rush era town 80 miles northeast of Paradise. "We lost Greenville tonight," U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, who represents the area, said in an emotional Facebook video. "There’s just no words."
Hell came to Greenville, an historic Plumas County gold rush era town 80 miles northeast of Paradise. "We lost Greenville tonight," U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, who represents the area, said in an emotional Facebook video. "There’s just no words."
Dixie fire: Satellite video shows blaze burning from outer space
Satellite video shows the impact of the Dixie fire which has reached 197,487 acres and is only 22% contained as of July 26.
Satellite video shows the impact of the Dixie fire which has reached 197,487 acres and is only 22% contained as of July 26.
Dramatic ‘fire whirl’ spotted near Northern California and Nevada border
A dramatic fire whirl was caught on camera near the California and Nevada state line, where the Tamarack Fire continues to burn and grow.
A dramatic fire whirl was caught on camera near the California and Nevada state line, where the Tamarack Fire continues to burn and grow.
Buck moon: When to see July 2021’s full moon and why it may look red
The buck moon may glow reddish-orange this week because of smoke particles traveling from the 13 fires raging across the western United States. Here’s how you can view this month’s full moon.
The buck moon may glow reddish-orange this week because of smoke particles traveling from the 13 fires raging across the western United States. Here’s how you can view this month’s full moon.