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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Evacuation orders lifted in 250-acre Erbes Fire

As of Friday morning, the Erbes Fire had burned roughly 250 acres and was 90% contained.

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.

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

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.

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.