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You have probably seen buildings on fire on a newscast. Or perhaps you've even watched from the curb as a home in your neighborhood burns. Investigators have the difficult job of putting the pieces together to figure out what happened. We’re giving you a unique behind-the-scenes look at the forensics of fire investigation. Check out the latest video from our Mic’d Up series.
In weather emergencies, warnings can save lives. But traditional warning methods such as television, radio and outdoor sirens don’t always reach everyone. Emergency officials now have a way to send warnings directly to cell phones in affected areas — Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs). These warnings will be broadcast to all phones within range of designated cell towers.