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Florida Wildfire Risk Triggers Red Flag Warnings, County Burn Bans

Forecasters warn of severe drought conditions with little rain until late next week.

No Leaks Detected as Crews Begin Removal After Connecticut Train Derailment Into River

Democratic Report Faults D.C. Guard Deployment: $330 Million Spent, No Measurable Crime Impact

Baltimore County Paramedic Accused of Contaminating Co‑Workers’ Food Held Without Bond on 23 Charges

Eversource Cites Cable Failure in Back Bay Manhole Fires as Repairs Continue

Natural Gas Pipeline Explodes Near Holly Beach, Louisiana, Injuring One

California Reports $506 Million in Fentanyl Seized Since 2021

Nashua Gas Explosion Levels Mental Health Facility, Injures Three Firefighters

Accidental Chemical Release Sickens Dozens at Park Ridge Swim School

NYC Says ‘Hot Tub’ Snow Melters Have Processed 23 Million Pounds Citywide

At Least 4 Injured in Explosion at Pennsylvania Metal Plant as Shelter Order Is Lifted

Woman Found Dead on Truxtun Park Trail as Extreme Cold Grips Annapolis

Lexington Fire Department Warns Residents to Stay Off Frozen Ponds, Lakes and Creeks

Two-Alarm Fire Engulfs South El Monte Metal Shop With Titanium and Propane Inside

Kentucky Storm Death Toll Rises to 11 as Extreme Cold Persists

Lexington Closes Offices as Plows Work Around the Clock in Ice-Laden Winter Storm

Hard Freeze Persists as Experts Urge 'Pencil-Thin' Faucet Flows and Thaw-Time Vigilance

Man Dies in Detroit East-Side House Fire as Officials Probe Cause

Northeast Ohio Salt Shortage Triggers Rationing Before Major Storm

Southeast Louisiana Schools Announce Monday Closures as Extreme Cold Sets In