UW-Stevens Point forest ecology professor Mike Tiller discussed whether wildfires like those in the Los Angeles area could happen in Wisconsin.
As fires rage on the West Coast, officials warn that Massachusetts could be set up for an active spring fire season.
The California wildfires continue as thousands have been displaced. It'll be all hands-on deck as people try to recover from the devastation.
Wildfires sweeping through southern California continue to leave deep scars on the Los Angeles community. Northeast Wisconsin is doing its part to help.
The American Red Cross of Wisconsin is sending help to southern California to aid in the wildfire relief effort.
Urban fires are becoming more common as the city sprawl continues into more fire prone areas and climate change accelerates weather patterns like drought and extreme temperatures.
A Madison Fire Department spokesperson said an electrical malfunction in a junction box caused a house fire that displaced two people Thursday
On Wednesday, Jan. 16, the Madison Fire Department responded to a home on the 1300 block of Temkin Avenue for a report of a fire.
Firefighters found evidence of an electrical malfunction in a junction box, causing wires to heat up and start wood floor joists on fire.
The Badgers will play two games this weekend on their West Coast visit — their first-ever Big Ten matchups against Southern Cal and UCLA.
Insurance companies are canceling homeowner policies across the U.S. — even in regions that aren't considered climate hot spots.