Do birds give us a window into our own bickering and nastiness as we attempt to find common ground? In the naked crab apple tree outside my window, the cardinals and bluejays are resuming their ...

As many as 32 teams have been constituted to create awareness and keep a close eye on stubble burning. Of these, 10 teams were working in Tanda only. Farmers should manage paddy straw in fields as ...

Then it’s not right up against your house,” Cingranelli said. Fire officials are urging people to follow the burn bans to keep other fires from potentially happening.

The smoke's been terrible. You have to keep kids inside." Fire crews are bracing for the next couple days, with the potential for 80 degree temperatures and stong winds.

“If we don’t have the airwing, we might not be able to get the water we need way out there,” said Salem Fire Chief Alan Dionne. Salem Public Schools also dismissed classes early at the ...

"Think about the first responders, think about your neighbors and the ways you can help keep everyone safe." Gov. Ned Lamont declared a state of emergency last week due to the critical fire ...

Add to that some very breezy and dry (low relative humidity) days and you have the perfect recipe for an increased brush fire danger. In conditions like these, all it takes is a small spark to ...

And without rain in the forecast, the concern is fires like the one in Salem will just keep burning. With limited access to the sprawling fire, crews are essentially containing it and moving ...

One such viral video of a bride breaking traditional norms and dancing in sync with the groom has garnered praise from social media users. The video, featuring a couple on their wedding day ...

but “the faster the fire, the more easily it can escape control.” The insurance industry will soon have the ability to use wildfire models when setting rates. Homeowners in high risk areas ...

An ignition source – a way for the fire to start. DCNR advises those lighting fires at home or campsites to keep combustible items at least 10 feet away. A rake or shovel, along with water ...

Very slippery, very challenging terrain,” said Fire Marshal Sean Shoemaker. He said the aggressive attack from units on scene helped keep the fire at bay. However, the danger of a fire is still ...