Biden raising federal firefighter pay to $15 an hour ahead of wildfire season
President Joe Biden is raising pay for federal firefighters and announcing other moves to boost U.S. wildfire-firefighting capacity.
President Joe Biden is raising pay for federal firefighters and announcing other moves to boost U.S. wildfire-firefighting capacity.
Danger remains high after lightning sparks multiple brush fires
Lightning from Sunday's thunderstorms has crews with Sarasota County Fire Department and the Florida Forest Service Myakka River District working on three brush fires at separate reserves.
Lightning from Sunday's thunderstorms has crews with Sarasota County Fire Department and the Florida Forest Service Myakka River District working on three brush fires at separate reserves.
Lightning blamed for Hernando County brush fire, now contained
The Florida Forest Service said the fire was 95-percent contained as of Monday morning after burning 686 acres. They say heavy smoke remains in the area and advise drivers to be careful.
The Florida Forest Service said the fire was 95-percent contained as of Monday morning after burning 686 acres. They say heavy smoke remains in the area and advise drivers to be careful.
With wildfires burning throughout state, Pasco Fire unveils two new firefighting tools
With the holiday weekend just a few days away and Florida continuing a stretch of bone-dry weather, fire officials are warning people to be extra careful. Wildfires are sparking easily, spreading fast, and burning thousands of acres across the state.
With the holiday weekend just a few days away and Florida continuing a stretch of bone-dry weather, fire officials are warning people to be extra careful. Wildfires are sparking easily, spreading fast, and burning thousands of acres across the state.
Polk County wildfires burn hundreds of acres, destroy 60 hunting camps
It has been exceedingly dry, which creates a perfect storm for wildfires. As of Wednesday afternoon, a dozen wildfires were burning in Polk County alone.
It has been exceedingly dry, which creates a perfect storm for wildfires. As of Wednesday afternoon, a dozen wildfires were burning in Polk County alone.
Dry conditions fueling wildfires statewide: Where's the rain?
A Pasco County fire quickly spiraled out of control Monday, highlighting the increased danger faced in many parts of Florida where rain has been scarce.
A Pasco County fire quickly spiraled out of control Monday, highlighting the increased danger faced in many parts of Florida where rain has been scarce.
County Road 640 reopens south of Bartow as crews surround brush fire
A brush fire that closed roads in Polk County overnight is now mostly contained, firefighters say.
A brush fire that closed roads in Polk County overnight is now mostly contained, firefighters say.
Dry, windy conditions provide dangerous fuel for wildfires
It took fire crews hours last night to contain a fire that swelled to 125 acres Monday in southern Hillsborough County. Tuesday, smoke blanketed a large portion of Balm Riverview Road – the aftermath of the blaze fueled by a stagnant forecast.
It took fire crews hours last night to contain a fire that swelled to 125 acres Monday in southern Hillsborough County. Tuesday, smoke blanketed a large portion of Balm Riverview Road – the aftermath of the blaze fueled by a stagnant forecast.
Balm Riverview brush fire contained after growing to 125 acres
A brush fire in Lithia has spread to 125 acres and is 80% contained, according to the Florida Fire Service in Lakeland. The fire has threatened power lines and two structures.
A brush fire in Lithia has spread to 125 acres and is 80% contained, according to the Florida Fire Service in Lakeland. The fire has threatened power lines and two structures.
Evacuation orders lifted in 250-acre Erbes Fire
As of Friday morning, the Erbes Fire had burned roughly 250 acres and was 90% contained.
As of Friday morning, the Erbes Fire had burned roughly 250 acres and was 90% contained.
Silverado Fire: 98% contained; 2 firefighters remain in critical condition
With calming winds, firefighters continued to make progress on the Silverado Fire that forced tens of thousands of evacuations.
With calming winds, firefighters continued to make progress on the Silverado Fire that forced tens of thousands of evacuations.
Fast-moving wildfire forces evacuation of over 90,000 in Southern California
The Silverado Fire had burned at least 4,000 acres with zero containment Monday in Orange County, just south of Los Angeles.
The Silverado Fire had burned at least 4,000 acres with zero containment Monday in Orange County, just south of Los Angeles.
Drought, warmer temperatures allow Colorado wildfires to drag on
Colorado broke the record for its largest wildfires on record twice this season, with the top fire burning over 203,520 acres.
Colorado broke the record for its largest wildfires on record twice this season, with the top fire burning over 203,520 acres.
Evacuations mandated as Colorado wildfires explode in size, blanketing area with smoke
Mandatory evacuations are underway in some parts as wildfires continue to spread.
Mandatory evacuations are underway in some parts as wildfires continue to spread.
Alligator Alley reopens in southwest Florida as wildfire continues
A section of Interstate 75 known as Alligator Alley reopened Thursday afternoon after four brush fires that eventually merged in
A section of Interstate 75 known as Alligator Alley reopened Thursday afternoon after four brush fires that eventually merged in
Fire crews from Tampa Bay area head south to fight spreading brush fires
The four brush fires merged and grew into an 8,000-acre (3,237-hectare) fire in southwest Florida on Thursday, according to a tweet from the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. The blaze was about 10% contained.
The four brush fires merged and grew into an 8,000-acre (3,237-hectare) fire in southwest Florida on Thursday, according to a tweet from the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. The blaze was about 10% contained.
Homes destroyed in Florida Panhandle as wildfires rage on
All day it had been sunny. Then it grew dark as the winds began to whip. Daniel Felder stepped out into the road to watch the acrid smoke billow toward him. Ash started raining from the sky like light snow drifting in twilight.
All day it had been sunny. Then it grew dark as the winds began to whip. Daniel Felder stepped out into the road to watch the acrid smoke billow toward him. Ash started raining from the sky like light snow drifting in twilight.
Hundreds evacuated as wildfires rage in Florida Panhandle
Firefighters in the Florida Panhandle have been battling wildfires that forced some 1,600 people to evacuate from their homes, and a stretch of Interstate 10 remained closed in both directions Thursday morning due to smoke, authorities said.
Firefighters in the Florida Panhandle have been battling wildfires that forced some 1,600 people to evacuate from their homes, and a stretch of Interstate 10 remained closed in both directions Thursday morning due to smoke, authorities said.
3 American firefighters killed in plane crash while battling Australian wildfires
Three American firefighters died in a water tanker plane crash Thursday while battling wildfires in Australia, New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed.
Three American firefighters died in a water tanker plane crash Thursday while battling wildfires in Australia, New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed.
Metallica donates $100K to wildfire relief across California
The American heavy metal band Metallica is donating $100,000 to California wildfire relief efforts.
The American heavy metal band Metallica is donating $100,000 to California wildfire relief efforts.