Polk County commissioners make Fire Rescue Interim Chief Shawn Smith permanent
Shawn Smith, who started with Polk Fire Rescue in 2003, has been interim chief since the resignation of former Chief Hezedean ...
Carolina wildfires latest: Largest blaze swells to ‘terrifying’ 2,000 acres as ‘fire danger’ warning issued
Increased fire danger” warnings were issued across North and South Carolina on Tuesday, with winds in the region expected to ...
Carolina wildfire map: North and South Carolina under increased fire danger as strong winds threaten region
Dozens of wildfires have cropped up since the weekend, forcing South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to declare a state of ...
Wildfires ravage North and South Carolina, prompting evacuations and state of emergency
Firefighters across North and South Carolina continue to work to contain more than 170 wildfires that have ignited and spread ...
Polk Co. fire almost fully contained, officials say
A wildfire that started over the weekend in Polk County is almost fully contained. Read more: ...
Brush fire spreads across 10 acres in McHenry County, Illinois; experts issue climate change warning
It took more than a dozen fire departments to fight and contain the brush fire, which officials said most likely started with ...
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Local fire departments assist with firefighting efforts across state
Watauga County has seen five straight days of increased fire danger, with low relative humidity, winds, and dry conditions.