In short, no. At least, not a backpacking tent. These are all made of nylon or polyester, and any stove pipe will melt that stuff like a laser through butter. Hot Vent Canvas tents are another matter.

(CBS) – The man killed Sunday when strong winds toppled a tent at a Wood Dale festival was a father of two who was trying to take shelter. CBS 2's Derrick Blakley reports. The was identified as ...

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WOOD DALE, Ill. -- A father of two was killed and 15 others were injured after a tent collapsed at a festival in northwest suburban Wood Dale Sunday. Steven Nincic, 35, was enjoying the last day of ...

(CBS) --Why would a family trying to escape a storm be directed by police to go right into harm's way? CBS 2 has obtained never-before-seen video of a deadly storm that knocked down a festival tent in ...

The three Jefferson County commissioners will hear an update on a possible ordinance to allow “wooden tent” developments to house those without shelter when they meet at they meet at 9 a.m. Monday..

WOOD DALE, Ill. (WLS) -- There is new information about a deadly tent collapse in suburban Wood Dale. A police report indicates law enforcement knew the storm was coming, yet failed to evacuate the ...

CHARLESTOWN — If you're looking to rough it next summer but the idea of sleeping on the ground in a tent sounds too rough, the state Department of Environmental Management may have a deal for you: The ...