The Independence Fire Department says firefighters were called to the 100 block of Hackberry just before 7:30 a.m. Thursday, ...

When firefighters got there, they found an 8' x 8' metal shed with fire visible from both the front and rear of the structure. Crews were able to extinguish the fire without incid ...

The Belington Volunteer Fire Department has confirmed to 12 News that a heat lamp on the back porch was the cause of the structure fire that occurred Friday. Vintage lovers were able to enjoy some ...

Severe cold temperatures hitting much of the country this week could branch out − literally. As people brace for the winter weather, some social media posts in recent days have warned of the chance ...

Chip Murrow had never heard the term "exploding trees" in his 30 years as a forester for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Is there a danger of exploding trees in Iowa? And how does it happen?

More than 200 million Americans are bracing for what promises to be a bone-chilling and potentially catastrophic winter storm this weekend, threatening travel and power outages across more than two ...

During extreme cold snaps, people sometimes report hearing trees 'explode.' Trees don’t literally blow apart, but they can crack suddenly, producing a loud bang. The cause is simple physics. When ...

Whether it’s animals at the zoo or plants in the yard, Tampa Bay residents spent Thursday preparing for colder temperatures. A freeze warning is in effect for most areas away from the coast for ...

The crypto market in 2026 has reached a fever pitch, with capital rotating away from stagnant legacy coins and toward a new generation of high-utility powerhouses. Investors are scouring the charts ...

Some renters are constantly left without heat or hot water during the winter, leading them to bundle up in layers of clothing or risk fires by using space heaters. By Sarah Maslin Nir On the second ...