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California fire officials say 29 structures have been destroyed by a blaze burning in the rugged mountains outside of Yosemite National Park.
More >>California fire officials say 29 structures have been destroyed by a blaze burning in the rugged mountains outside of Yosemite National Park.
More >>A wildfire burning in the rugged mountains outside of Yosemite National Park has destroyed eight structures and damaged another as it rages toward a Gold Rush era town.
More >>A wildfire burning in the rugged mountains outside of Yosemite National Park has destroyed eight structures and damaged another as it rages toward a Gold Rush era town.
More >>Relief was arriving after a rough stretch of wildfires all around the U.S. West, with firefighters slowly surrounding once-fierce blazes and evacuees starting to stream back home.
More >>Relief was arriving after a rough stretch of wildfires all around the U.S. West, with firefighters slowly surrounding once-fierce blazes and evacuees starting to stream back home.
More >>A diner at a California Denny’s showed her gratitude for two dozen firefighters battling California wildfires by paying for their meal.
More >>A diner at a California Denny’s showed her gratitude for two dozen firefighters battling California wildfires by paying for their meal.
More >>Major winter downpours that pulled the state out of years of drought also brought a layer of grass that early-summer fires are greedily feeding on.
More >>Major winter downpours that pulled the state out of years of drought also brought a layer of grass that early-summer fires are greedily feeding on.
More >>Wildfires barreled across the baking landscape of the western U.S. and Canada, destroying homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee.
More >>Wildfires barreled across the baking landscape of the western U.S. and Canada, destroying homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee.
More >>Wildfires fueled by hot weather has burned thousands thousands of acres in the West and spurred a state of emergency in California.
More >>Wildfires fueled by hot weather has burned thousands thousands of acres in the West and spurred a state of emergency in California.
More >>The Santa Barbara County fire was one of three in California that grew quickly as much of the state baked in heat that broke records.
More >>The Santa Barbara County fire was one of three in California that grew quickly as much of the state baked in heat that broke records.
More >>Multiple fires broke out in the area, and fire crews worked to extinguish them as quickly as they could.
More >>Multiple fires broke out in the area, and fire crews worked to extinguish them as quickly as they could.
More >>Three people have died in Gray County as they tried to save cattle in the area.
More >>Three people have died in Gray County as they tried to save cattle in the area.
More >>Dolly Parton is coming to the aid of those impacted by the East Tennessee fires in Sevier County.
More >>Dolly Parton is coming to the aid of those impacted by the East Tennessee fires in Sevier County.
More >>Numerous structures have been lost and more are threatened as a large range fire moves through Beaver County, Oklahoma.
More >>Numerous structures have been lost and more are threatened as a large range fire moves through Beaver County, Oklahoma.
More >>The fire in Lipscomb County has now burned 318056 acres.
More >>The fire in Lipscomb County has now burned 318056 acres.
More >>Fire crews continue battling that large wildfire in the Grand Bay National Wildlife Preserve. The blaze now covers more than 4,000 acres of marshland and woods in Mississippi and Alabama.
More >>It's a gut-wrenching story of survival that captured the hearts of Mid-Southerners, and those across the nation.
More >>It's a gut-wrenching story of survival that captured the hearts of Mid-Southerners, and those across the nation.
More >>Jon and Janet Summers, the parents of three brothers hospitalized in Nashville, were found dead in the North Chalet Village in Gatlinburg, the family confirmed.
More >>Jon and Janet Summers, the parents of three brothers hospitalized in Nashville, were found dead in the North Chalet Village in Gatlinburg, the family confirmed.
More >>For Bryson Funai and three of his friends, Saturday's hike was like any other. Little did they know what they were in store for.
More >>For Bryson Funai and three of his friends, Saturday's hike was like any other. Little did they know what they were in store for.
More >>A Memphis couple has been found dead as fires rage through Gatlinburg. It's devastating news for their three sons who continue to recover on the 11th floor burn center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
More >>A Memphis couple has been found dead as fires rage through Gatlinburg. It's devastating news for their three sons who continue to recover on the 11th floor burn center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
More >>The loss of life and property is heartbreaking, but there is a spirit of faith, survival, and humanity that is keeping residents in the area thankful for what they still have and optimistic...
More >>The loss of life and property is heartbreaking, but there is a spirit of faith, survival, and humanity that is keeping residents in the area thankful for what they still have and optimistic...
More >>Gatlinburg leaders confirm 10 people have been killed in the wildfire that damaged and continues to threaten much of East Tennessee.
More >>Gatlinburg leaders confirm 10 people have been killed in the wildfire that damaged and continues to threaten much of East Tennessee.
More >>The tragic wildfires in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park has touched everyone who holds a special place for the most visited National Park in the country.
More >>The tragic wildfires in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park has touched everyone who holds a special place for the most visited National Park in the country.
More >>As deadly wildfires continue to rage in East Tennessee, people in the Chattahoochee Valley say they're heartbroken, many with fond memories of trips to Gatlinburg. For Columbus resident Jay Singleton, Gatlinburg is more than just a vacation getaway.
More >>As deadly wildfires continue to rage in East Tennessee, people in the Chattahoochee Valley say they're heartbroken, many with fond memories of trips to Gatlinburg. For Columbus resident Jay Singleton, Gatlinburg is more than just a vacation getaway.
More >>Wildfires in the Smoky Mountains near Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have forced roughly 14,000 people to evacuate and killed at least three people.
More >>Wildfires in the Smoky Mountains near Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have forced roughly 14,000 people to evacuate and killed at least three people.
More >>Shearer said they'd like to take "bottled water, Gatorade, any kinds of snacks, clothing for families that have lost everything, anything that can be used. Shoes, socks, non-perishable items, anything."
More >>Shearer said they'd like to take "bottled water, Gatorade, any kinds of snacks, clothing for families that have lost everything, anything that can be used. Shoes, socks, non-perishable items, anything."
More >>Many people in the Baton Rouge area have been closely monitoring the situation in Tennessee, as wildfires continue. One of our own employees was in Gatlinburg on vacation this week when the city was forced to evacuate.
More >>Many people in the Baton Rouge area have been closely monitoring the situation in Tennessee, as wildfires continue. One of our own employees was in Gatlinburg on vacation this week when the city was forced to evacuate.
More >>Multiple wildfires burned across the West this weekend, including the Erskine fire, the largest and deadliest of recent blazes that have broken out.
More >>Multiple wildfires burned across the West this weekend, including the Erskine fire, the largest and deadliest of recent blazes that have broken out.
More >>All the fires have prompted road closures and mandatory evacuations. Officials say more evacuations could be necessary.
More >>All the fires have prompted road closures and mandatory evacuations. Officials say more evacuations could be necessary.
More >>Firefighters are on the scene of a brush fire that started burning in Surprise on Sunday night
More >>Firefighters are on the scene of a brush fire that started burning in Surprise on Sunday night
More >>Wildfires are spreading across western states California, Arizona and New Mexico. Firefighters battled to contain the fires that led to some home evacuations. Here's a look at photos of the wildfires.
More >>Wildfires are spreading across western states California, Arizona and New Mexico. Firefighters battled to contain the fires that led to some home evacuations. Here's a look at photos of the wildfires.
More >>Six hundred firefighters are battling the Cedar Fire burning south of Show Low. Gov. Doug Ducey plans to tour the fire lines on Friday and get an update on the progress of the wildfire.
More >>Six hundred firefighters are battling the Cedar Fire burning south of Show Low. Gov. Doug Ducey plans to tour the fire lines on Friday and get an update on the progress of the wildfire.
More >>The Tenderfoot Fire burning near Yarnell is now at 3,300 acres after aerial mapping, according to officials. The wildfire is still about 10 percent contained.
More >>The Tenderfoot Fire burning near Yarnell is now at 3,300 acres after aerial mapping, according to officials. The wildfire is still about 10 percent contained.
More >>Firefighters are hoping to gain control of an Arizona brush fire that has forced the evacuation of about 300 people and has since more than doubled in size.
More >>Firefighters are hoping to gain control of an Arizona brush fire that has forced the evacuation of about 300 people and has since more than doubled in size.
More >>Two wildfires were sparked in Washington state. No injuries were reported and no homes were immediately threatened.
More >>Two wildfires were sparked in Washington state. No injuries were reported and no homes were immediately threatened.
More >>An entire city in Canada has been forced to evacuate as a massive wildfire rages. Check out the images from the blaze.
More >>An entire city in Canada has been forced to evacuate as a massive wildfire rages. Check out the images from the blaze.
More >>Good morning from the WBRC.com digital desk! Here are some of the stories and segments you'll see this morning on Good Day Alabama: The city of Tuscaloosa recently unveiled a new website to mark the progress since it was ravaged by the April 27 tornado five years ago.
More >>Good morning from the WBRC.com digital desk! Here are some of the stories and segments you'll see this morning on Good Day Alabama: The city of Tuscaloosa recently unveiled a new website to mark the progress since it was ravaged by the April 27 tornado five years ago.
More >>A stubborn brush fire came within 35 feet of several homes in the Sea Country subdivision in Maili, prompting some neighbors to take matters into their own hands.
More >>A stubborn brush fire came within 35 feet of several homes in the Sea Country subdivision in Maili, prompting some neighbors to take matters into their own hands.
More >>Firefighters appear to be making giant inroads on a wildfire burning along the Arizona-California border that has scorched at least 2,200 acres.
More >>Firefighters appear to be making giant inroads on a wildfire burning along the Arizona-California border that has scorched at least 2,200 acres.
More >>A massive fire between Oklahoma and Kansas continues to grow because of high winds and dry conditions.
More >>A massive fire between Oklahoma and Kansas continues to grow because of high winds and dry conditions.
More >>A combination of 35 qualified National Park Rangers and fire crews Los Diablos, from Las Boquillas, have been fighting the fire at big bend national park. Some of them as long as 10 to 12 hours at a time.
More >>A combination of 35 qualified National Park Rangers and fire crews Los Diablos, from Las Boquillas, have been fighting the fire at big bend national park. Some of them as long as 10 to 12 hours at a time.
More >>University of Hawaii researchers found that the state has seen an average of more than 1,000 fires burning over 20,000 acres each year within the last decade.
More >>University of Hawaii researchers found that the state has seen an average of more than 1,000 fires burning over 20,000 acres each year within the last decade.
More >>Wildfires fueled by hot weather has burned thousands thousands of acres in the West and spurred a state of emergency in California.
More >>Wildfires fueled by hot weather has burned thousands thousands of acres in the West and spurred a state of emergency in California.
More >>There have been several reports of storm damage throughout Southwest Georgia.
More >>There have been several reports of storm damage throughout Southwest Georgia.
More >>Check out the photos from the severe weather on Wednesday, April 5.
More >>Check out the photos from the severe weather on Wednesday, April 5.
More >>Images of severe weather from around the Midlands on Wednesday.
More >>A Bible found untouched in Bass Chapel at William Carey University after an EF-3 tornado ripped through the campus has garnered a lot of attention on social media. .
More >>A Bible found untouched in Bass Chapel at William Carey University after an EF-3 tornado ripped through the campus has garnered a lot of attention on social media. .
More >>Severe storms brought heavy rain, strong wind and possible tornadoes to the South on Monday, taking at least five lives. More storms are forecast for Tuesday.
More >>Severe storms brought heavy rain, strong wind and possible tornadoes to the South on Monday, taking at least five lives. More storms are forecast for Tuesday.
More >>Wildfires in the Smoky Mountains near Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have forced roughly 14,000 people to evacuate and killed at least three people.
More >>Wildfires in the Smoky Mountains near Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have forced roughly 14,000 people to evacuate and killed at least three people.
More >>At least five people are dead after a line of storms slammed into the South Tuesday night.
More >>At least five people are dead after a line of storms slammed into the South Tuesday night.
More >>Monday morning, the supermoon was the closest full moon to Earth since 1948, and another like it won't occur until 2034. Check out these supermoon photos from around the world.
More >>Monday morning, the supermoon was the closest full moon to Earth since 1948, and another like it won't occur until 2034. Check out these supermoon photos from around the world.
More >>There are two types of waterspouts, according to the National Ocean Service. Tornadic waterspouts are tornadoes that form over the water or move from land to water, and they have the same characteristics.
More >>There are two types of waterspouts, according to the National Ocean Service. Tornadic waterspouts are tornadoes that form over the water or move from land to water, and they have the same characteristics.
More >>Tornado recovery is underway in Biloxi after a waterspout came on shore Wednesday morning.
More >>Tornado recovery is underway in Biloxi after a waterspout came on shore Wednesday morning.
More >>Cleanup continues following a possible tornado that left 10 miles of damage across Calhoun County.
More >>Cleanup continues following a possible tornado that left 10 miles of damage across Calhoun County.
More >>Two people were seriously injured and hospitalized after a suspected tornado hit and destroyed a mobile home in Calhoun County early Thursday morning.
More >>Two people were seriously injured and hospitalized after a suspected tornado hit and destroyed a mobile home in Calhoun County early Thursday morning.
More >>Video from Leesburg shows just how dark it was when the storm came through the are on Wednesday.
More >>Video from Leesburg shows just how dark it was when the storm came through the are on Wednesday.
More >>Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center say the storm will dissipate by the end of the week, and currently poses no threat to the U.S. mainland.
More >>Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center say the storm will dissipate by the end of the week, and currently poses no threat to the U.S. mainland.
More >>Tropical Storm Don has formed east of the Windward Island, with watches and warnings issued for portions of that region, the National Hurricane Center reported at 5 p.m. ET.
More >>Tropical Storm Don has formed east of the Windward Island, with watches and warnings issued for portions of that region, the National Hurricane Center reported at 5 p.m. ET.
More >>Cindy continues to drop heavy rainfall as it moves away from the coast.
More >>Cindy continues to drop heavy rainfall as it moves away from the coast.
More >>Tropical Storm Cindy was downgraded to a tropical depression, but the threat of tornadoes and flash flooding lingers.
More >>Tropical Storm Cindy was downgraded to a tropical depression, but the threat of tornadoes and flash flooding lingers.
More >>An extended family that lost nine people to a roaring flash flood in an Arizona canyon was a tight-knit group that gathered in big numbers for nearly every occasion.
More >>An extended family that lost nine people to a roaring flash flood in an Arizona canyon was a tight-knit group that gathered in big numbers for nearly every occasion.
More >>Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters confirmed three people have been killed in the ongoing Gatlinburg wildfires.
More >>Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters confirmed three people have been killed in the ongoing Gatlinburg wildfires.
More >>A woman is behind bars in Perry County after deputies found about seven grams of crystal methamphetamine during a traffic stop. According to the Perry County Sheriff's Office, a K-9 unit made the traffic stop on Thomas Creek Road Saturday night. Vanessa Lynn Ferguson, 39, of New Augusta was arrested. She is charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent and bringing contraband into a correctional facility. Copyright 2017 WDAM. All rights reserved.
More >>A woman is behind bars in Perry County after deputies found about seven grams of crystal methamphetamine during a traffic stop. According to the Perry County Sheriff's Office, a K-9 unit made the traffic stop on Thomas Creek Road Saturday night. Vanessa Lynn Ferguson, 39, of New Augusta was arrested. She is charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent and bringing contraband into a correctional facility. Copyright 2017 WDAM. All rights reserved.
More >>The new Miss Hospitality has been crowned in Hattiesburg. She is Emma Grace McGrew, 18, of Booneville.
More >>The new Miss Hospitality has been crowned in Hattiesburg. She is Emma Grace McGrew, 18, of Booneville.
More >>"Families make up the community, parents make up the community," said Boney. "We know, through research, when the community and parents are involved in schools, students perform better." "It's an exciting time," Boney said. "We want parents to know we need them to be involved and we want students to know we are headed for success and we will have a good school year."
More >>"Families make up the community, parents make up the community," said Boney. "We know, through research, when the community and parents are involved in schools, students perform better." "It's an exciting time," Boney said. "We want parents to know we need them to be involved and we want students to know we are headed for success and we will have a good school year."
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