State officials warn of holiday fire risks due to dry conditions
The North Carolina Forest Service is discouraging fireworks and outdoor burning unless the region sees significant rainfall.
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Seeing a red flag warning in your weather app? Here's what to do
Red flag warnings mean an increased risk of wildfires in the next 12 to 24 hours, so fire safety is extra important. How do they differ from fire weather watches? And what precautions should you take?
Storm Shelter App Helps Pinpoint People Amid Tornado's Rubble
After a tornado hits, emergency crews looking for survivors in storm shelters face a problem: Streets and landmarks are suddenly unrecognizable. One Moore, Okla., firefighter developed an app to help.