People like to start fires,” said Robert Scheller, a forestry and environmental resources professor at N.C. State. “We’re really good at that.” ...

Like many Western North Carolina hamlets, Micaville was born from industry and became a destination for tourists and others drawn by the beauty of the mountains.

Wildfires continue to spread across the western regions of North and South Carolina, with dry, windy conditions fueling the flames.

The North Carolina Department of Insurance confirmed on Wednesday its criminal team is investigating members of the Denton ...

The Burn Ban, issued by the N.C. Forest Service, went into effect on March 21 due to threatening forest fire conditions.

As his first 100 days in office come to a close, Stein talks about rebuilding, federal aid, and the long road ahead after ...

Police have not yet released details about what led to the altercation and are asking anyone with information to come forward ...

Emergency crews responded to a garage and house fire in Rancho Cordova on Wednesday afternoon, the Sacramento Metro Fire District said.

As of 8 a.m. on April 2, the statewide burn ban has been lifted, and the Buncombe County local open burning ban has been lifted effective 10 a.m. Residents are reminded to adhere to all local fire ...

The National Hurricane Center has officially retired Helene, along with several other storms, from the list of Atlantic tropical cyclone names.

A gas line ruptured Wednesday morning in Oroville, Cal Fire Butte County said. Nearby residents are asked to shelter in place for several hours.

Coastal regions from Georgia to North Carolina and all of Florida have above average chances of seeing significant wildfires ...