In the morning, a warning kicks in for parts of central North Carolina from 11 AM to 8 PM. The alert says the air is very dry, which can turn a small spark into a big blaze. The warning covers several regions. In the Piedmont and northern Sandhills, humidity drops to as low as 15 %–25 %. In the sou
A big part of America will face scary heat and fire danger over the next few days. Weather officials have warned that more than 47 million people from the Great Plains to the Southeast should be careful. Strong winds, between 30 and 60 miles per hour, will hit the Plains. With little moisture in the
The city council approved a $2. 65 million plan to buy new protective clothing for its 270 firefighters after tests showed that their current gear contains harmful PFAS chemicals. These substances, known as “forever chemicals, ” do not break down in the body and can raise cancer risks. Firefig
The calm weather we’ve been enjoying is about to change. A chilly front will bring a cool breeze this weekend, but it also creates conditions that can let fires spread fast. Rain is expected to increase next week. A dense fog advisory covers parts of southeast Louisiana and south Mississippi until
A warning has been issued for Wednesday, from noon to 9 p. m. local time, by the National Weather Service office in Billings. The alert says conditions will be ideal for wildfires: low moisture, warm air and strong gusts. A cold front is expected to arrive from the north in the afternoon, which will
A house on Richard Avenue caught fire early Saturday, and the blaze claimed the lives of a reporter named Jessi Pierce and her three young children. The fire alarm sounded at about 5:25 a. m. , when neighbors saw flames through the roof and feared someone was inside. Firefighters rushed to the scene
Portugal’s firefighters, who often work odd hours and stay awake for long stretches, are showing worrying signs of sleep problems. A national research project collected data from more than 1, 800 active firemen and women to see how common sleepiness and breathing pauses during sleep are in this grou
Recent data shows that the heat from climate change is sparking more wildfires, especially in the western part of the country. These fires release large amounts of reactive nitrogen into the air, which can travel far and settle on soils and water. Scientists used a long‑term study from 2002 to 2021,
The day’s weather plan warns that fire danger will rise between 1 p. m. and 7 p. m. Monday because the wind will shift from the northwest and dry air will dominate the area. Temperatures stay warm, while humidity falls to 20 %–30 %. Wind gusts will top 20 mph, creating a dry and windy mix that ca
In many parts of the world, fireworks can cause a surge of injuries during big holidays. In the Philippines, doctors and hospitals have noticed more people getting hurt around New Year lately, which has pushed officials to strengthen how they watch for these injuries. The country’s regional healt
