Evacuation orders have been issued in a western North Carolina county as three wildfires burn Sunday amid dry conditions and ...

Forecasters posted an elevated fire-weather risk for an area from northern Georgia, through western portions of the Carolinas ...

Blustery winds, low humidity, as well as dry brush have created the perfect conditions for fire. There have been reports of ...

By Elisabeth Strillacci All open burning is now banned across the entire state, including Rowan County, according to the N.C. Forest Service. The department canceled all burn permits effective 8 a.m.

The Midlands will enjoy beautiful weather this weekend, but a statewide burn ban limits outdoor burning activities.

Roanoke Fire and EMS advises residents on keeping the community safe with burning regulations. With the weather conditions, ...

N.C. Forest Service has issued a statewide burn ban while three substantial, uncontained wildfires prompt mandatory ...

New York state's burn ban went into effect Sunday and prohibits brush burning and other open fires within the state borders ...

With lower-than-normal rainfall, forest firefighting crews have responded to far more blazes. One saw flames shooting above 50-foot trees.

If you’re thinking about torching your old Christmas tree in the backyard any time soon, think again. A state-wide ...

When temperatures get warm and the past fall’s debris and leaves dry out, wildfires can start and spread easily.

“Lean” indicates that only a small amount of flammable vegetation, if any, is present. “Clean” means there is no accumulation ...