Evacuation orders related to the Lake Fire near Silverwood Lake were lifted Sunday as firefighters halted forward progress of the flames, although evacuation warnings remained in effect ...

For the first time this year, the Pride Center of Staten Island was permitted to carry their banner in the borough’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.

Update 10:30 a.m.: Evacuations remain in place for residents within one mile of the intersection of County Road 320 (Rifle-Rulison Road) and County Road 309 (Rulison-Parachute Road) southeast of ...

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It’s getting more expensive to ride the Lummi Island Ferry. It’s the only access to the mainland for most people.

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities sent new evacuation notifications for two areas near the main town of the eastern Aegean island of Chios Monday morning, as firefighters struggled to ...

More than 400 firefighters were battling five wildfires on Chios in the Aegean Sea, which authorities are investigating as possible arson.

Greek authorities have sent new evacuation notifications for two areas near the main town on the island of Chios as firefighters struggle to control a major wildfire. The fire department says 190 ...

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — All evacuation areas have been lifted for the Kenney fire burning in Spokane County, according to Spokane Regional Emergency Communications.

As crews continue to work to increase containment on the Rancho Fire in Cottonwood, the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday morning that all evacuation warnings have been lifted.

The Staten Island Ferry: The ferry will operate on a holiday schedule, with service provided every 30 minutes. Departures are on the hour and half hour from both terminals.

Earlier this month, Urness floated through the 10,000-acre Ferry Fire that was burning on the John Day. He talks about what it looked and felt like. A video can be found here.