Polk County's average drought index reading surpassed 500 on Tuesday, indicating an elevated chance of wildfires.

A cold front is moving through Florida April 11, as drought conditions prompt the NWS to issue red flag warnings for seven ...

New wildfires in Florida have sent residents fleeing their homes and closed roadways to traffic. The Sunshine State is forecast to experience a busier-than-average wildfire season this spring.

Wildfires in Polk County, North Carolina have burned over 4,700 acres and destroyed at least five homes. Debris and limited access points from Tropical Storm Helene are hindering firefighting efforts.

"As far as these fires go, this is very good," said Terry Lebo, incident meteorologist for the National Weather Service.

The Tennessee Army National Guard provided two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from Knoxville’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter ...

Polk County, North Carolina, residents were ordered to evacuate after a string of wildfires destroyed hundreds of acres in the area. Just before 9 p.m. on Thursday, a local official said that ...

POLK COUNTY, N.C. — Officials said Monday that three wildfires in Polk County near Hendersonville have now burned over 5,200 acres. The North Carolina Forest Service and local units have been ...

Here is the latest on the fires burning in Polk County, North Carolina. Monday morning update:Black Cove FireThe N.C. Forest Service estimates the fire is 2,076 acres and is 0% contained.Fire ...

Wildfires in Polk County, North Carolina have burned over 4,700 acres and destroyed at least five homes. Debris and limited access points from Tropical Storm Helene are hindering firefighting efforts.

The fires were burning in an area ravaged by Hurricane Helene in September. Evacuation orders were issued Sunday for parts of Polk County, North Carolina, where three large wildfires have burned ...