May 18, 2022 Western fires fueled by winds prompt evacuations, forest closures Western fires in New Mexico and California have spread quickly due to stormy weather and strong winds.
May 17, 2022 Efforts to battle fire in New Mexico aided by thunderstorms Firefighters battling New Mexico's largest fire were helped Monday by thunderstorms. The Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon fires have burned 299,565 acres.
May 13, 2022 California fire destroys 20 Laguna Niguel homes, injures firefighters The Coastal Fire destroyed homes in California's Laguna Niguel, forcing the evacuation of 900 residents. The blaze has burnt 200 acres and is around 15% contained.
May 12, 2022 Fire destroys mansions in Southern California, evacuations ordered Fires in Laguna Niguel, California continue to spread across Orange County as firefighters work to put out the flames. The Coastal Fire has destroyed at least 20 houses.
May 11, 2022 Over 90% of Great Barrier Reef coral studied this year was bleached More than 90% of coral surveyed in the Great Barrier Reef this year was bleached, according to Australian government scientists. This is the fourth such mass event in seven years.
May 10, 2022 Lake Mead bodies renew interest in Las Vegas mob history Human remains surfacing in Lake Mead have sparked a renewed interest in Las Vegas mob history.
May 10, 2022 Effort against Southwest fires continues as wind, dust impact region Fires continued to burn in the Southwest on Tuesday, tearing through pine, brush and grass.
May 7, 2022 Emperor penguins at risk of extinction Emperor penguins are at risk of extinction, according to conservationists and researchers. Their disappearance could have a dramatic effect on the ecosystem there.
May 7, 2022 New Mexico governor warns about 'serious' weekend fire weather New Mexico's governor warned residents on Friday ahead of what is expected to be a historic and dangerous weekend for fire weather. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham encouraged people still in mandatory evacuation areas to leave as soon as possible.
May 6, 2022 New Mexico fire personnel make progress ahead of windy weekend Personnel working to battle New Mexico wildfires made progress on Thursday due to favorable weather. Fires there have been driven by windy and dry conditions, scorching grass, brush and tinder.
