Fire danger is very high again in North Carolina; how to find fires burning near you
Fire dangers and the risk of rapidly spreading wildfires return to the Triad and most of North Carolina this week.
Public Safety Power Shutoff expected for some Xcel customers on Friday
Xcel is warning about a likely Public Safety Power Shutoff for some Texas and Eastern New Mexico customers on Friday.
Fire lab scientist says we're still not doing enough to prevent massive wildfires: "We're definitely part of the problem"
Mark Finney studies the science behind wildfires for a living. He believes we're not heeding lessons of the past.
What old trees can teach us about modern wildfires
A recent study underscores how humanity’s success in extinguishing fires has allowed dead wood and other flammable material ...
California Fire Hazard Severity maps released for 3rd phase, counties include Sacramento, Amador
The next phase of updated California Fire Hazard Severity Zones is set to be released Monday by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and Cal Fire. New maps rating the likelihood and severity of ...
‘Massive’ wildfires erupt on Long Island, sparking state of emergency and evacuations as flames threaten homes
Four separate fires blanketed Long Island’s East End Saturday, as thick black smoke filled the sky, threatening homes ...
Carolina fire maps show where wildfires burn in North and South Carolina
Follow wildfire updates in North and South Carolina, where blazes erupted over the weekend. The largest stemmed from a forest ...
Tennessee wildfires: What to know from Sevier County to Tellico Plains fires
Local fire departments and the Tennessee National Guard are fighting several wildfires in Sevier County, near Gatlinburg, as well as near Tellico Plains in Monroe County and Mountain City.
North, South Carolina fires ablaze as severe weather threatens states: See wildfire maps
Thousands of acres are ablaze in North and South Carolina as the states could face severe weather on Wednesday.
South Carolina governor declares state of emergency as wildfires erupt in Carolinas, Georgia
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency Sunday as wildfires in the Carolinas and Georgia scorched ...
Wildfires Continue to Burn in the Carolinas, Prompting Evacuations
The blazes were fueled by gusty winds, dry air and unusually high temperatures. The largest fire was burning 1,600 acres near ...
Wildfires in Western NC: See our interactive map
With much of Western North Carolina under abnormally dry conditions, wildfires are burning in the region. The largest fire in WNC is a nearly 500-acre blaze in Polk County that has required ...