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June 10, 2022

Fire in Alaska pushed toward Native allotments by winds

A fire in western Alaska, fueled by high winds, has moved within just miles of an Alaska Native community. The wildfire has spread over nearly 50,000 acres.

June 9, 2022

New Mexico governor surveys wildfire destruction

New Mexico's Gov Michelle Lujan Crisham met with homeowners impacted by wildfire in the state. President Biden is slated to meet with her over the weekend.

June 8, 2022

California in crisis, Newsom focused on slavery reparations

California's reparations for slavery program is Gov. Newsom's strategy instead of addressing crises that dominate the state -- from homelessness to wildfires.

June 4, 2022

Colorado wildfire: Officials say second biggest is human-caused

Colorado's second-largest fire was caused by a human, according to Forest Service officials. The blaze scorched 193,812 acres abnd burned more than 350 homes.

May 31, 2022

Fire in New Mexico: Crews make progress on state's largest blaze

The largest New Mexico wildfire in state history is now 50% contained after crews made progress on the blaze over Memorial Day Weekend. The fire spans 315,627 acres.

May 28, 2022

New Mexico's largest wildfire traced back to Forest Service prescribed burns

The Forest Service said that the largest wildfire in New Mexico history has been traced to planned burns. The fire has forced the evacuations of thousands.

May 27, 2022

As weather shifts, fire in New Mexico nears 50% containment

Fire weather in New Mexico is forecast to ramp up again this weekend after cooler temperatures helped personnel make progress on the nation's largest blaze.

May 27, 2022

West forecast to see cooler temperatures as East Coast storms bring threats

Severe weather is forecast to impact the East Coast on Friday as cooler temperatures bring snow to the West. Fire weather danger is continuing in the Southwest.

May 25, 2022

New Mexico fire slowed due to rain, mountain snow

Fire in the U.S. West has threatened communities in New Mexico, forcing evacuations and burning hundreds of thousands of acres. Wildfires have become a year-round threat in the region.

May 24, 2022

Cooler weather temporarily aids effort to fight fire in New Mexico

A wildfire in New Mexico has been fueled by critical fire weather over the past few weeks. While firefighting efforts were aided by cooler conditions over the weekend, fire danger is forecast to increase this week.