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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 16, 2022

California family finds symbols of hope after Coastal Fire destroys home: 'We're so grateful'

Firefighters recovered three items from Terri Strohman's home after it was destroyed in the Coastal Fire: an American flag, a 9/11 mug, and her mother's urn.

May 14, 2022

California family thanks firefighters who saved American flag from their home before it was destroyed

One California family is thanking firefighters who saved their U.S. flag and 9/11 mug cup from their home that was destroyed by the Coastal Fire.

May 13, 2022

Colorado Springs fires force evacuations, set homes ablaze

Colorado Springs fires have forced residents to evacuate their homes and a local airport to shelter in place. One fire sent eight mobile homes up in smoke.

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 13, 2022

Heat spreads across nation as Plains, Great Lakes to see severe storms

As sweltering heat spreads across the Midwest and Interior Northeast, the Plains and Great Lakes will experience more severe storms. Tornadoes and hail will once again be a possibility.

May 12, 2022

Texas, Midwest and Great Lakes threatened by tornadoes, hail from thunderstorms

Strong-to-severe thunderstorms will develop Thursday from Texas to the upper Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing the threat of hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and tornadoes.

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

South to see record-breaking heat as East Coast to experience flooding, gusty winds

Summertime heat will expand across the Plains, up into the Midwest and even the interior Northeast through Thursday. 

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.