As of 4pm Wednesday, smoke had already drifted into Asheboro and Greensboro to the north. Trail closures will include Sugarloaf Trail, Morrow Mountain Trail, Backpack Trail, Laurel Loop Trail ...

The Chicago Fire Department called a still-and-box alarm for equipment and manpower, prompting the sound of sirens reverberating off Loop buildings. The smell of smoke permeated the downtown area ...