Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los Angeles area.

After the tragic flooding after the Thomas fire in Santa Barbara in 2017, authorities put debris removal on fast-track.

Picture: Facebook / South Burnett Flood Watch The council issued a watch and act warning on Wednesday night after heavy rains on December 30. “Council advises flash flooding is occurring in the ...

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Twenty flood warnings remain in place across the North West, along with new snow and ice alerts. Evacuation centres have opened in Wigan, Stockport and in Ormskirk, Lancashire, to support those ...

Two flood warnings have been put in place for parts of Shropshire. The alerts, issued on Wednesday and which mean flooding is expected, cover the River Vyrnwy at Melverley and at Maesbrook in the ...

More than 150 flood warnings are in place as heavy rain and strong winds are set to batter the UK on New Year’s Day. Adverse conditions caused travel disruption in the early hours of Wednesday ...

Residents are being urged to take care after a flood alert was issued for the River Tees. The Met Office has also issued a yellow weather warning for icy conditions on New Year's Day. The weather ...

“Severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Elgin Vale and the area northeast of Lake Boondooma,” the bureau’s warning state ...

A rare severe flood warning of "danger to life" that was issued in parts of northern Scotland was downgraded on Tuesday after less rain fell overnight than expected. Much of the rest of the UK is ...

and a yellow warning for snow in Orkney and Shetland runs until midnight. A rare severe flood warning of "danger to life" that was issued in parts of northern Scotland was downgraded on Tuesday after ...