(The Conversation) – Windstorms can seem like they come out of nowhere, hitting with a sudden blast. They might be hundreds of miles long, stretching over several states, or just in your neighborhood.

Extreme drought causing serious fire risks across the Carolinas ...

Investigators are considering an array of possible ignition sources for the huge fires that have killed at least 10 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in the Los Angeles area. In ...

Dry air has taken over Florida, and increasing winds create a dangerous combination that increases the risk of wildfires starting and becoming erratic. The air over Florida is already dry. There are ...

Nate LaHue, a wildlife veterinarian for the Nevada Department of Wildlife, talks about what causes wildfires and the many problems the West is facing. LaHue explains the devastating impact wildfires ...