The Everglades blaze, known as the "Mile Marker 39" fire, has scorched 48,000 acres since it began Monday evening. As of Saturday morning, firefighters have managed to contain 60%

A wildfire sparked in Jefferson County on Thursday, quickly spreading and prompting evacuations in the surrounding area.

CBS12’s Victoria De Cardenas had traffic camera footage from Alligator Alley, where thick smoke still lingered despite some flames appearing to die down. Aerial footage from Wednesday showed the fire’s aggressive spread.

Firefighters were rushing Thursday evening to contain a wildfire burning in Jefferson County, seven miles west of Culver, as authorities issued Level 3 evacuation orders and Level 1 and 2 alerts.

B.C. Hydro says power is expected to be restored by Saturday evening for over 500 customers in the Bamfield area. Residents have been without power for weeks due to a nearby wildfire.

In the last few years, insurance companies have been shedding thousands of policies for properties in the state at risk for wildfire damage. Homeowners are left stranded.

Two years after the Lahaina wildfire destroyed King Kamehameha III Elementary, teachers are helping students heal.

SEATTLE — Expect to see increased wildfire smoke in the Puget Sound region this weekend that could diminish air quality amid several days of hot temperatures. Smoke from the Island Creek Wildfire near Elk City, Idaho, will blow west and is forecast to make its way in the area by Saturday. The smoke will last through the weekend.

Due to a wildfire in the area, there is a heavy law enforcement and fire presence and EB lanes of i90 will have a significant delay.