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May 21, 2022

Wildfire efforts in US West to see some relief as extreme heat forecast across East

Extreme heat will sweep the East Coast over the weekend, while a cold front will bring relief to firefighting efforts in the Southwest. Fires are burning in New Mexico, Texas and largely across the West.

May 20, 2022

Southwest fires fanned by winds, fueled by drought

Fires in the drought-stricken Southwest, including New Mexico and Texas, continued to spread on Thursday, fanned by windy weather. Winds gusting up to 50 mph were expected to complicate firefighting efforts on Friday.

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 18, 2022

Unsettled weather moves into Northwest as Plains, Midwest at risk of flash flooding

Unsettled weather moves into the Northwest as the Plains and Midwest are at risk of flash flooding. Thunderstorms are also possible across the Ohio Valley.

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 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.