With the return of springlike weather comes the return of Ohio's and Kentucky's open burn ban. Here's when it's in effect and exceptions to the rule.

Due to current weather conditions and an elevated risk of wildfires, a burn ban is now in effect for the town of Brattleboro until further notice.

Spread the loveIn a striking reminder of the hazardous conditions posed by nature during periods of fire restrictions, a lightning bolt recently struck a gas meter in Texas, igniting a fire adjacent ...

County leaders say the fire spread over roughly 200 acres.