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Is this a fire ant? Tawny ants in Florida number in the millions, asphyxiate their prey, create huge supercolonies that are nearly impossible to eradicate.
A San Luis Obispo County prescribed burn reduced the Madre Fire’s intensity, aiding firefighters in containment and preventing the spread of flames, Cal Fire says.
Grand Canyon blaze shows how managing a fire can go suddenly sideways The first wilderness fire management program was established in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks more than a half ...
As Florida’s new state budget channels more money toward private and charter schools, public school advocates are sounding the alarm about the future of public education — warning that already ...
A sailboat caught fire on the Julington Creek River, prompting a multi-agency response. Five occupants were rescued from the water by a Good Samaritan, and no injuries were reported. The fire was ...
There have been nine lightning fatalities in the United States this year, with one in Florida. The Sunshine State is the lightning capital of the U.S.
The prescribed fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the extent of land burned or the size of the crew involved in executing the prescribed fire.
A former Miami-Dade Fire Rescue lieutenant is facing serious charges after investigators said they found a hidden camera in a fire station bathroom.
The Florida Division of Emergency Management has invited state leaders to a 90-minute tour.
A battery fire onboard prompted Delta Air Lines flight 1334 to make an emergency landing in Southwest Florida, with no injuries reported among the 191 aboard.
We have received text from H.R. 3889: National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025. This bill was received on 2025-06-10, and currently has 1 cosponsor.