Wildfire maps have become some of the most consequential documents in American emergency planning. They don't just show where ...

As wildfires spread across the Texas Panhandle and New Mexico, here's how to track wildfires near you.

Sergio Candido is the managing editor for the South region at cbsnews.com, coordinating multiplatform news coverage for CBS Miami, CBS Texas and CBS Atlanta. He previously worked for outlets including ...

Stage 1 fire restrictions took effect Friday morning on State Trust Land in Gila, Maricopa and Pinal counties, as well as in the Tonto National Forest. The restrictions still allow campfires, but only ...

Two brush fires broke out in Naples, Florida, on Monday, May 18, with one growing to more than 200 acres by the afternoon. The Hacienda Fire in the Picayune Strand State Forest off Rifle Range Road ...

Two brush fires, the Hacienda Fire and the Inez Fire, broke out in Naples, Florida. The Hacienda Fire grew to 220 acres in the Picayune Strand State Forest and was 15% contained. A second fire, the ...

A red flag warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Flagstaff at 10:55 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12.

Update: This story was originally written Monday, May 11. As of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, the fire has expanded to more than 11,300 acres, and is now 70% contained, per the Florida Forest Service.

New study warns wildfires, droughts, and pests threaten forests, raising concerns over the reliability of carbon credits.

If you’ve been keeping an eye on wildfires in Florida or wondering if any are getting close to the Jacksonville area — there’s a helpful way to stay informed in real time. The Florida Forest Service ...

A new study suggests forest carbon-credit programs may underestimate long-term risks from wildfire and climate-driven tree ...

Drought conditions are fueling wildfires across Florida, leading to hazy skies and poor air quality. Burn bans are currently in effect for 50 of Florida's 67 counties due to high wildfire risk.