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May 19, 2022

Dangerous weather forecast after fire crews slow New Mexico blazes

Crews made progress on a historic fire in New Mexico ahead of dangerous fire weather conditions forecast on Thursday. The Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon fires are now 34% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

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 16, 2022

New Mexico wildfire scorches nearly 300,000 acres, becomes largest wildfire in state history

The Hermits Peak Calf Canyon fire has destroyed hundreds of homes and scorched nearly 300,000 acres in the last five weeks, making it the largest wildfire in New Mexico's history.

May 14, 2022

U.S. Oil and Gas Association President: The country is facing the ‘most challenging energy crisis’ in 50 years

U.S. Oil and Gas Association President Tim Stewart discusses soaring energy prices.

May 13, 2022

Lunar eclipse: How to spot the 'blood moon'

This lunar eclipse -- the first eclipse of the year -- will take place on Sunday and Monday. A total lunar eclipse takes place approximately every 1.5 years.

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 11, 2022

Mars InSight lander records massive quake

NASA’s InSight Mars lander has detected the largest quake ever observed on another planet. The estimated magnitude 5 tremor occurred on May 4, 2022.