Forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say the smoke and the oppressive heat that have plagued different parts of the U.S. will continue to be a problem for some time.

Video smoke and flame detection uses computer analysis in conjunction with images from a CCTV system to detect smoke and flame patterns and movement. Called Video Image Smoke Detection, this ...

Plumes of smoke drifted up from a fire steadily taking over a 30-acre prairie at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, north of the Twin Cities. Amid the haze, five black drones zipped around. More ...

Curling up by a crackling fireplace is a hallmark of a cozy winter evening. Unfortunately, however, telling research now suggests all that warmth and comfort is linked to an estimated 8,600 premature ...