Rain on burned hillslopes can trigger dangerous floods and debris flows. Those debris flows can move with the speed of a freight train, picking up or destroying anything in their path. They can move ...

The Triad is currently in the Code Yellow range for air quality. Over the past few days, air quality has worsened slightly ...

Pruitt recommends that everyone keep an eye on the air quality forecasts in their area as well as a few tips on bad air quality days: Gardening in the morning before the air gets bad. If you’re a ...

ARCHDALE, N.C. — "Where's all that smoke coming from?" That's a question many are asking in the Triad on this Wednesday. If you're outside, you may have noticed a smoky haze that moved in quickly.

Climate change may lead to more precipitation and more intense floods. A new study shows that to understand the details of this relationship, it is important to distinguish between different types of ...

Scientists collecting water, air and soil samples in neighborhoods ravaged by fires say they’re concerned about long-term ...

If you’ve been outside lately, you’ve likely noticed the air feels cleaner and fresher. Last week’s rain significantly helped ...

In the 1970s, acid rain was one of the most serious environmental threats in North America and Europe. The air was so laden with pollution from coal power plants and cars at the time that it turned ...

For homes with hard-wired smoke alarm systems, the NOFD advises replacing the 9-volt backup batteries. For those relying on older stand-alone 9-volt alarms, the department is offering a valuable ...

A fire weather watch is in effect across South Florida until 7 p.m. Thursday, after the passage of Wednesday night’s front ...

Wet weather looked poised to offer relief Wednesday as Japan battled its worst wildfire in half a century in a northern ...

Dozens of wildfires have cropped up since the weekend, forcing South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to declare a state of emergency ...