In some areas, hazards have surged. Buildings in the highest severity zones will be subject to the strictest fire-resiliency rules.

A fire in a bathroom at Medford's Andrews Middle School led to a student's hospitalization. The cause is under investigation, but the student is expected to recover.

One student was taken to a hospital Tuesday after a fire in a bathroom of a Medford, Massachusetts, school. The fire was ...

Of the 240 beds available within the three severe weather shelters, county officials said 285 people stayed inside Monday night.

For more information on fire danger ratings and actions refer to www.cfa.vic.gov.au Note: On occasion Fire Danger Ratings may not adhere to FBI thresholds above due to agency discretion in setting ...

Monitor the forecast Fire Danger Ratings at www.fire.tas.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au. Monitor the current bushfire situation and warnings at the TasALERT website www.alert.tas.gov.au or ABC Local Radio.