WINCHESTER, Ky. (WKYT) - The Daniel Boone National Forest is putting new fire restrictions in place as fire danger climbs across eastern Kentucky. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ...

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MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A wildfire has grown hundreds of acres since first being reported. According to the U.S. Forest Service, the fire has expanded to more than 1100 acres. The fire has been ...

WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — A squad of state and federal forest firefighters prepared to make the climb at the base of Buzzard Mountain along Robert Jarrard Road in White County Monday. About halfway up, you ...

Another severe wildfire season is forecast for the Western U.S. due to record-breaking heat and an abysmal snowpack.

According to the North Carolina Forest Service, 150 citations have been issued for illegal burning since the state’s burn ban took effect in late March. Violating those citations will cost $283, a ...

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) — Florida Forestry and Greater Naples Fire are on scene, combating a 1,733-acre brush fire at the Picayune Strand State Forest. Since noon Monday, crews have been fighting ...

After 35 years with the U.S. Forest Service, including 15 as the head of the White River National Forest, the country’s most-visited national forest, Scott Fitzwilliams is no stranger to the excesses ...

Jennifer McRae is a digital media producer for CBS Colorado with more than 25 years of experience in news. Jennifer is part of the digital team recognized for excellence for Best Website several times ...

MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (WATE) — Crews are fighting a fire in the Daniel Boone National Forest, according to the Western Fire Chiefs Association. On Sunday, the Big South Fork National River & Recreation ...