CHELSEA, Ala. (WBRC) – The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of Alabama on Monday because of dry, windy conditions – weather that helps wildfires spread. Chelsea Fire and Rescue reports that a wildfire started Sunday around Highway 11 and Oak Mountain State Park. Chelsea Fire, Cahaba Valley Fire, and Alabama … Read more
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Fire Weather Watch for portions of northern Illinois, including the Chicago Metropolitan area. The fire warning is in place for Wednesday, February 18. Dry and windy conditions are sweeping across the plains as Oklahoma wildfires rage on. The NWS has issued a Fire Weather Watch for parts … Read more
INGLEWOOD, Calif. —Thirteen months ago, the eyes of the nation and the world were on Southern California as devastating wildfires swept through the region. In the end, at least 27 people died and more than 15,000 structures were destroyed — many of those homes that have left people and families scrambling. Susan Blumenthal and her … Read more