Several departments were called to a restaurant fire in western North Carolina this week. The blaze broke out at Coach’s ...

Winds have pushed smoke from recent Canadian wildfires into North Carolina and could impact weather conditions this weekend.

Hot air rises very quickly, which means that the smoke and ash from these fires can reach high heights in the atmosphere. The ...

In a bid to tackle the increasing threat of wildfires, a bipartisan bill has been introduced to use prescribed burns to help mitigate the risk.

The Hickory Fire Department received community support after the loss of firefighter Jake Bridges, with other departments ...

The Hickory Fire Department announced Friday the death of one of their 20-year-old firefighters while on duty.

A propane tank explosion destroyed Taqueria El Tio Rico in Lenoir, N.C., Tuesday afternoon, causing extensive damage but no ...

The North Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshal will launch its statewide Smoke Alarm Saturday initiative Saturday.

The spectacle was what’s known to police as a street takeover. It’s when car enthusiasts gather in intersections and parking ...