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June 26, 2022, 11:46 PM
Scorching heat fuels wildfires
The fires include one in Carlsbad, California, as well as the Dempsey fire in northern Texas.
June 26, 2022, 11:46 PM
June 21, 2022, 10:49 PM
Massive New Mexico blaze blamed on miscalculations, errors
U.S. Forest Service employees made multiple miscalculations, used inaccurate models and underestimated how dry conditions were, causing a planned burn to reduce the threat of wildfires to turn into the largest blaze in New Mexico's recorded history
June 21, 2022, 10:49 PM
June 21, 2022, 4:22 PM
Southern New Jersey wildfire continues to rage
The fire has burned at least 12,000 acres and has forced the closure of nearby trails, roads and campgrounds.
June 21, 2022, 4:22 PM
June 21, 2022, 3:32 PM
New Jersey wildfire breaks state records
State officials no longer believe the wildfire began from natural causes.
June 21, 2022, 3:32 PM
June 20, 2022, 9:02 PM
Arizona fires sweep land rich with ancient sites, artifacts
Wildfires in northern Arizona are crossing land rich with signs of human existence through centuries
June 20, 2022, 9:02 PM
June 20, 2022, 8:06 PM
Thousands of acres burned in southern New Jersey wildfire
Three county volunteer fire departments have responded to the wildfire that has burned over 7,200 acres as of Monday morning.
June 20, 2022, 8:06 PM
June 19, 2022, 12:12 PM
Firefighters in Spain battle blazes amid unusual heat wave
Firefighters in Spain are struggling to contain wildfires in several parts of the country as it suffers an unusual heat wave for this time of the year
June 19, 2022, 12:12 PM
June 18, 2022, 9:22 PM
4 buildings at observatory in Arizona lost in wildfire
Early indications are other buildings on the property don't appear damaged.
June 18, 2022, 9:22 PM
June 15, 2022, 4:57 AM
Firefighters battle 2 wildfires near Arizona city
Two wildfires are threatening communities near Flagstaff, Arizona, as the fire danger remains high due to dry, hot conditions.
June 15, 2022, 4:57 AM
June 14, 2022, 11:27 PM
Firefighters battle 2 growing wildfires near Flagstaff, Arizona
The Pipeline and Hayfire fires are burning near Flagstaff, Arizona.
June 14, 2022, 11:27 PM
June 14, 2022, 1:39 AM
Western wildfires force evacuations in Arizona, California
Wildfires burning throughout the American West are forcing evacuations as crews deal with more hot, windy and dry conditions
June 14, 2022, 1:39 AM
June 13, 2022, 8:36 AM
Flagstaff wildfire forces evacuations, steadily grows
Authorities say firefighters are responding to a wildfire about six miles north of Flagstaff, Arizona, that has forced evacuations
June 13, 2022, 8:36 AM
June 11, 2022, 12:49 AM
New Mexico residents sue for information on massive wildfire
New Mexico residents are suing the U.S. Forest Service for information on a massive wildfire that's been burning in the state since late April
June 11, 2022, 12:49 AM
June 8, 2022, 3:34 AM
Damage estimates climb from massive New Mexico wildfire
New Mexico’s governor says the destruction caused by the largest wildfire burning in the U.S. has been devastating for thousands of residents and their lives have been forever disrupted and altered
June 8, 2022, 3:34 AM
June 7, 2022, 6:41 PM
California brush fire leaves 50 acres of scorched land
The fire has left one victim injured and their condition is not yet known.
June 7, 2022, 6:41 PM
June 7, 2022, 6:15 PM
Wildfire erupts near LA as record-breaking heat scorches Southwest
The brush fire comes among continuing extreme heat in Southern California.
June 7, 2022, 6:15 PM
1 month ago
Crews make gains against New Mexico wildfire, largest in US
The nearly 8-week-old fire was half-surrounded by containment lines.
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New Mexico wildfire scar burn has forest officials worried
Forest officials worry about future flash floods, landslides and destructive ash
1 month ago
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Heat fuels critical fire danger from California to Texas
Sam Champion has the latest on record heat hitting the country.
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Northern California at risk for rapid fire spread
Critical fire weather conditions are expected on Thursday and Friday due to gusty winds and dry conditions.
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2 national forests in New Mexico now closed to public due to extreme fire danger
Two national forests in New Mexico are fully closed to the public due to extreme fire danger.
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New Mexico battling historic blaze as Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon fire 26% contained
The Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon fire has grown to over 299 acres.
1 month ago
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Rain brings relief to massive, record-wildfire in New Mexico
Lightning has sparked a few new small fires in the drought-stricken Southwest
1 month ago
1 month ago
Low winds may help crews control huge New Mexico wildfire
Crews fighting the second-largest wildfire in New Mexico’s history are trying to take advantage of several days of mild winds to gain control over a fire that had charred more than 450 square miles by Sunday
1 month ago
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New Mexico governor seeks more US aid for wildfire response
One wildfire in northern New Mexico is the second-largest in state history.
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2 months ago
Southern California brush fire that destroyed dozens of homes grows to 200 acres
Extremely dry brush and gusty winds allowed the fire to spread so quickly.
2 months ago
2 months ago
California wildfires burn through coastal neighborhood
At least 20 homes have been destroyed in a string of California wildfires.
2 months ago
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'Like an inferno:' US West burning at furious pace so far
More people in northern New Mexico are being warned they might have to flee.
2 months ago
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Colorado Rep. Joe Neguse discusses gun violence and western wildfires
Colorado Rep. Joe Neguse talks alarming rise in gun homicides, wildfires and more.
2 months ago
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Coastal Fire threatens California homes
The wildfire had grown to 200 acres as of Thursday morning.
2 months ago
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Wildfire in Southern California grows to 200 acres
The Coastal Fire has burned down at least 20 homes in Laguna Niguel, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
2 months ago
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Wildfire prompts evacuations in Southern California
ABC News' Matt Gutman reports as a fast-moving brush fire destroys over 200 acres near Orange County.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Coastal Fire prompts evacuations, several homes ablaze in Southern California
At least 20 homes were destroyed in Laguna Niguel and the fire had reached approximately 200 acres, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Massive New Mexico wildfire grows, but Taos safe for now
More people in northern New Mexico are being warned they might have to flee as the largest wildfire burning in the United States heads toward mountain resort towns
2 months ago
2 months ago
New Mexico fire costs top $65M; blaze moves closer to Taos
Thousands of people have had to flee the flames.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Temperatures soar 20 degrees above normal as wildfires burn in Southwest
Red flag warnings continue across six states in the Southwest, from Nevada to Oklahoma.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Wildfire emergency in the Southwest
More than a dozen large fires are burning in the Southwest and the Cerro Pelado Fire in New Mexico has burned across 41,000 acres.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Extreme fire danger across southwest
Wildfires continue to burn in New Mexico as strong winds pick up amid an urgent heat warning.
2 months ago
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Strong, swirling winds complicate New Mexico wildfire fight
Fast winds are complicating the fight against fires burning across northeast New Mexico
2 months ago
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Fire danger intensifies in Southeast
In Northern New Mexico, more than 176,000 acres have already burned.
2 months ago
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Smoke plume rises above Santa Fe forest fire
The United States Forest Service shared footage of smoke plumes and other fire activity taken from Highway 283 in New Mexico.
2 months ago
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Wildfires growing in southwest
Officials warn New Mexico wildfires could worsen with impending historic winds heading their way. Close to 20 million Americans are under red-flag warnings this weekend.
2 months ago
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New Mexico residents brace for extreme wildfire conditions
Residents of a northern New Mexico city tried to recapture a sense of normalcy as their rural neighbors hunkered down amid predictions of extreme fire conditions
2 months ago
2 months ago
Fire danger increases in the Southwest
Millions are on alert as high winds and dry conditions could lead to major wildfires.
2 months ago
2 months ago
President declares disaster in New Mexico wildfire zone
Firefighters have slowed the advance of the largest wildfire in the U.S. in New Mexico as heavy winds relented
2 months ago
2 months ago
Wildfire engulfs nearly 145,000 acres of New Mexico landscape
Evacuations have been ordered for those close to the Calf Canyon and Hermit’s Peak fires.
2 months ago
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As wildfire closes in, New Mexico residents prepare to flee
Wind-whipped flames are marching across more of New Mexico’s tinder-dry mountainsides, forcing the evacuation of area residents and dozens of patients from the state's psychiatric hospital as firefighters scramble to keep new wildfires from growing
2 months ago
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Wildfires pose huge threat in New Mexico
The Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire has burned at least 120,000 acres.
2 months ago
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New Mexico wildfire threatens multiple cities as critical fire risk continues
Wildfires are continuing to scorch through the Western U.S., fueled by high winds, low humidity and arid landscapes.
2 months ago
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New evacuation orders issued in New Mexico due to massive wildfire
The Calf Canyon and Hermit's Peak fires spread over 30,000 acres in 24 hours, according to state fire officials.
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