Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.A) (BRK.B) PacifiCorp utility agreed to pay $575M to resolve U.S. government claims for damages resulting from six wildfires in Oregon and California that burned nearly 290K ...

For thousands of wildfire survivors trying to rebuild their homes and businesses, awaiting permits has been a slow burn. Los Angeles County’s updated permit tracker could soothe concerns. Also see: LA ...

The biggest fire is the Range Road Fire in Beaver County, Oklahoma. It nearly doubled in size and has now burned 283,283 acres. The fire is 15-percent contained. The Morning Fire started around 10:30 ...

The Texas Panhandle is facing increased wildfire risk over the next few days because of dry conditions and high winds. There are two ongoing wildfires – one west of Amarillo in Oldham County, and one ...

AMARILLO, Texas – Dangerous fire weather conditions remain across the Plains after a powerful windstorm contributed to a wildfire outbreak Tuesday, prompting evacuations in the Oklahoma and Texas ...

ELBERT COUNTY, Colo. — Multiple wind-whipped blazes on Colorado’s Eastern Plains prompted evacuation orders and scorched thousands of acres amid red flag conditions on Tuesday. A fast‑moving Elbert ...

Florida is experiencing its worst drought in 25 years, increasing the risk of wildfires. The La Niña weather pattern has contributed to the dry conditions, which are expected to last until mid-May.

Jacksonville is facing a higher than normal risk of wildfires due to ongoing drought conditions. Wildfire incidents have more than doubled since January 1 compared to the same period last year.

Two new studies have identified an alarming connection between exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy and autism in young children. The unprecedented findings suggest the neurological ...

Hail is the number one factor driving up homeowners insurance rates in Colorado, according to a new analysis released by the state’s Division of Insurance and the Governor’s office. Wildfire risk ...

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