Hillsborough County has issued a burn ban and declared a local state of emergency due to dry conditions and an increased risk of wildfires.

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 ...

Hillsborough County issued a burn ban on Friday as warm temperatures and dry conditions pose an increased risk of wildfires, ...

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - Citing dangerously dry conditions and elevated wildfire risks, Hillsborough County today declared ...

There’s a chance of rain over the weekend in the region, with fires also burning uncontained in Pennsylvania's Michaux State ...

Firefighters continue to fight fires in New Jersey amid worsening weather conditions that could contribute to rapid fire ...

March through May is the dry season in Hillsborough County, making it easier for wildfires to start and spread during these ...

The brush fire in the area west and south of County Road 305 went 7 to 250 acres in just hours, officials said.

The National Weather Service discouraged any outdoor burning in parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

Though 90% contained as of Friday morning, fire officials urge residents to be mindful of the current burn ban.

As of Friday, April 25, there were 96 wildfires burning across Florida, burning 3,832 acres. Eighteen counties have issued burn bans, up two from April 24. The mean statewide drought index has jumped ...