Polk County local government explained that containment means stopping the fire from spreading. Firefighters create barriers around the fire using dirt, water or burned areas to slow it down.

The Black Cove Fire, Deep Woods Fire and Fish Hook Fire are collectively covering about 4,820 acres and have destroyed six ...

By Kelly Doty Click here for updates on this story POLK COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — The N.C. Forest Service provided the following update Tuesday on the Black Cove Complex fire in Polk County: ...

Former Jeopardy! contestant Laurin Bell, who competed on the famous quiz show in 2023, has died at the age of 41. Bell’s ...

Two wildfires are burning in Greenville and Pickens counties in South Carolina and we are working to provide the latest updates on both fires.

Staff have been cut at the National Park Office that supports the trail and grant freezes are causing a nonprofit to pause 4 ...

The fight against destructive wildfires tearing through North Carolina is being significantly hampered by Hurricane Helene's lingering devastation, officials revealed, calling the situation "an ...

Evacuations are now underway in Henderson and Polk counties in North Carolina due to wildfires. For the very latest on evacuations click here. Sign up for our NewslettersTuesday night update: ...

A new fire has been reported in Oconee County, South Carolina, as other fires continue to burn in Pickens and Greenville ...

Charges against a California man in a suspected fake robbery at Daniel Pettit's Johnston mansion are dropped after a plea deal on federal drug counts.

Federal funding: Several Republican-led states including Florida have urged the White House to create education block grants ...

The Texas Legislature is poised to alter a state law that protects people exercising free speech from lawsuits meant to ...