The Chicago area is under an Extreme Cold Warning on Friday as much of the U.S. braces for a major winter storm that could ...

The freezing temperatures don't just impact people; the bitter cold can have a major impact on trees. One you can hear.

The Iowa DNR says sap that's warmed by the sun during the day can rapidly freeze, causing it to expand when the temperatures ...

A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...

WTOL 11 meteorologist John Burchfield explains the science behind 'exploding trees' and lets you know if they are really ...

Can trees really explode in the extreme cold? Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper ...

“EXPLODING TREES are possible in the Midwest and Northern Plains on Friday and Saturday, as temperatures are forecasted to ...

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. — Over 240 propane tanks were on a truck that caught fire on Florida's Turnpike in St. Lucie County on Wednesday morning, according to fire rescue officials. The incident ...

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – About one-third of Christmas tree fires occur in January, according to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, prompting fire officials to warn residents about ...

ATLANTA — Fire safety experts say now is the time to take down live Christmas trees, warning that the risk of a house fire increases as trees dry out. Susan McKelvey with the National Fire Protection ...

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – As the holiday decorations come down, fire safety officials are reminding homeowners of a hidden winter hazard: more than one third of Christmas tree home fires occur in ...

ALBANY — If you’re struggling to part ways with your Christmas tree, consider this: Thirty five percent of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January. With the post-holiday fire hazard ...