Wildfires

Recent studies have indicated that wildfires such as the ones that have raged in the western United States could have a cooling effect on our climate. But…

A new report released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council warns that smoke from wildfires poses health risks to people living far from the…

After some welcome rainfall, Mark Twain National Forest in south-central Missouri is no longer restricting open fires.Forest officials say remnants of…

Missouri’s drought conditions have increased the threat of wildfires across the state. Governor Jay Nixon (D) presided over a drought briefing today at…

Firefighters say it make take a week to fully contain another wildfire burning in the Mark Twain National Forest.The U.S. Forest Service believes the…

Federal officials say two fires in southern Missouri's Mark Twain National Forest have been contained, but new ones have broken out.The Forest Service…

Nixon seeks permission to ease land restrictions during droughtMissouri Gov. Jay Nixon has asked the federal government to allow farmers to graze cattle…

View Larger MapArson is the suspected cause of a fire that burned about 620 acres of the Mark Twain National Forest.The U.S. Forest Service said Monday…

Fireworks cancelations climb as heat lingersThe list of communities canceling their fireworks displays this year is growing longer.St. Louis County…

Jacob McCleland contributed reporting for this story.With the unofficial start of the summer season behind us, the Missouri Department of Conservation is…