In some areas, these restrictions were triggered automatically when the drought index surpassed 500. That index currently hovers around 600 for the Tampa Bay region, a level that fire experts describe ...

As of Friday morning, the Florida Forest Service reports the fires, dubbed 27 Fire, had scorched hundreds of acres and were ...

King noted that dry conditions arrived months earlier this year, and parts of Volusia are now experiencing extreme drought.

Fire concerns are increasing across Florida as a new drought monitor reveals worsening conditions, particularly in inland communities.

Bay Area first responders are asking the public to heed brush fire warnings after three brush fires broke out in Hillsborough and Pasco Counties.

In a matter of only a few hours, a Flagler County wildfire grew from seven to 250 acres on Thursday. Although the fire is ...