Fire officials say the practice significantly reduces the risk of uncontrolled wildfires by eliminating excess vegetation ...

Controlled burns are used in Minnesota to restore prairie land, stimulate plant growth and avoid wildfires. While beneficial, conducting prescribed fires requires training and careful planning due to ...

People attending a recent presentation on the history of wildland fire in Florida walked away with a simple message: Fire is not the enemy. "Of the 42 community types in Florida, 16 are considered ...

A huge pillar of smoke was seen high over the skies of Savannah from a prescribed burn. Where was the fire? How big was it?

There’s been an increased interest over the past few years in how prescribed burning can decrease risks of forest fires and help with conservation efforts. The Register-Guard talked with an expert to ...

MAHONING TOWNSHIP — Mahoning Township Fire Chief asked township supervisors for support regarding a controlled burn planned for November. Fire Chief Rick Spotts said he heard through “third- and ...

A prescribed burn is scheduled in the San Bernardino National Forest from December 18 to 20. Smoke from the burn may be visible in the Big Bear Valley and the High Desert. The operation aims to reduce ...

PELHAM – Oak Mountain State Park officials have announced a prescribed burn planned for this week, weather permitting. The prescribed fire is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 28 or Thursday, Jan. 29, and ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Parks and Recreation staff is conducting a controlled burn from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday in Pioneers Park. The 42-acre burn will be located south of the Chet Ager building and ...