Social media posts warning of "exploding trees" in subzero temperatures are mischaracterizing a phenomenon known as frost cracks. Frost cracks form when water inside trees freezes and expands. As a ...

A brush fire that spread quickly in northwest Redmond prompted a third-alarm response and air support Sunday afternoon, but officials said no homes were damaged ...

Back in January, exploding trees made headlines, following frigid temperatures that took hold of the U.S. Midwest. The extreme conditions -- with the thermometer hovering around the -30°C mark in some ...