Andrew Culver spoke with the Mayor of Overton, Curtis Gilbert, about Overton’s decision to issue a burn ban Thursday morning while Rusk and Smith County are not doing the same. A motorcyclist is in ...

Wilkes County Fire Marshal Chris Hicks and the N.C. Forest Service both announced bans on outside burning due to increased fire risks, effective Friday, March 21, and continuing until further ...

By Elisabeth Strillacci All open burning is now banned across the entire state, including Rowan County, according to the N.C. Forest Service. The department canceled all burn permits effective 8 a.m.

Dry and windy conditions this weekend are prompting weather officials to warn North Carolina residents: Don't burn anything.

HOUSTON COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - As the threat for wildfire remains high across East Texas, county leaders continue monitoring conditions. Spring has arrived, but Texas A&M Forest spokesman Sean Dugan ...

There is a statewide burn ban in effect for North and South Carolina until further notice. Forecast: Tonight: Partly cloudy.

Burn bans in Oklahoma restrict outdoor burning to prevent wildfires and are enforced by state law, according to the Oklahoma ...

Oklahoma County Commissioner Brian Maughan discussed the current fire risk conditions and why the county has not yet enacted ...

The Midlands will enjoy beautiful weather this weekend, but a statewide burn ban limits outdoor burning activities.

Overton mayor, Curtis Gilbert, says he consluted the Rusk County Fire Marshal despite the county not issuing their own burn ...

On Friday, officials issued a burn ban until further notice in the state, saying breezy conditions and low humidity in the air would make it ideal for a small fire to get out of control quickly.