Wildfires prompt evacuations and an emergency declaration in the Carolinas

Residents reel as sudden blaze threatens beloved coastal town: 'It was all hands on deck'

Residents and small businesses in the Florida Keys were left in a difficult situation after a massive wildfire devastated the area. What's happening? CBS News detailed the aftermath of a recent wildfire that burned nearly 27,000 acres, which is larger than the entire city of Fort Lauderdale. The wildfire left thick smoke billowing over the only two routes in and out of the Florida Keys, causing the roads to be closed. @countrymusicman It's like …

Governor broadens state of emergency on wildfires

On Wednesday, Gov. Josh Stein issued a state of emergency to expand the state's capacity to respond to the wildfires burning in western North Carolina.

NAPLES, Fla. (WFLA-TAMPAHOY) — A massive wildfire raged Wednesday near the Wilshire Lakes neighborhood of Naples, coming dangerously close to several homes. Video captured by Greg Milewicz showed intense flames and thick plumes of smoke consuming backyards. In the footage, Milewicz expressed concern as he called for firefighters: "Holy crap! I called the fire department, they should be here." Faced with the emergency, some residents tried to con…

Over half of North Carolina's in a drought. How much rain do we need to end it?

Over 60% of North Carolina and South Carolina are under an official drought as wildfires ravage the western parts of the region.

Transylvania County provides update on State of Emergency

As of Thursday at noon in Transylvania County, 758 structures were under a mandatory evacuation and 24 people were staying at the emergency shelter set up at the county recreation center.

More evacuations as wildfires spread in U.S. Carolinas

More people have been asked to join the hundreds told to leave their homes in the North Carolina and South Carolina mountains as wildfires spread and the forecast for the rest of the week is not encouraging – dry and windy.A half-dozen large fires are