As the california wildfires rage on, a member of the florida forest service has firsthand experience on the dangers of fighting wildfires out we

Cold and dry conditions are once again on the way to Northwest floridaescambia county says that combination creates prime conditions fo

The State and Federal Governments responsible for California’s forests have had a troubled history when it comes to prescribed burns, and last year had pulled back on the amount of land they planned to tend to.

The State of Florida leads the nation in prescribed burns.In an effort to eliminate the possibility of a catastrophic fire, the investment and<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More

Understanding your risk and taking steps to protect your home before a fire sparks is crucial, says Cliff Frazier, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist with the Florida Forest Service. While lightning strikes are common, human activities account for the majority of wildfires.

Flagler County Fire and Rescue Chief Michael Tucker talks about lessons learned from the 1998 fires in Volusia and Flagler and how prevention works.

There's a chance for rain Monday afternoon or evening as another cold front moves through Florida. Temperatures will get to the low 40s later this week before another warming trend to start the weekend. Then, of course, another cold front. Here's the official forecast from the National Weather Service Tampa Bay office.

The cost of insuring against catastrophe for a large part of the market has already been locked down for a year, so the immediate impact is a way off.

As the Los Angeles wildfires continue to burn, Florida is working to prevent them from getting out of control ahead of an expected drought. Florida Forest Service crews worked on training in ...

A day after firefighters got a reprieve with lighter winds than expected, gusts were hitting up to 35 mph (56 kph) on the coast and in valleys and 55 mph (88 kph) in the mountains before dawn, National Weather Service meteorologist Todd Hall said. They were expected to increase through the morning.

The term defensible space has been noted by firefighters as a crucial part of protecting homes and businesses from the LA wildfires. What does it mean?

Throughout Florida’s history, its ecology has been entangled with fire. “We set good fires, or else we get bad ones,” says Jay Bailey, Sarasota County’s wildfire mitigation officer.