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April 24, 2022

Nebraska wildfires kill ex-fire chief, hurt 15 firefighters

Wildfires sweeping through Nebraska have killed a retired fire chief and injured at least 15 firefighters on Sunday

April 23, 2022

Wildfires fueled by windy conditions force more evacuations, hamper progress

Wildfires threatening communities across the country have already scorched thousands of acres this week and authorities in southwestern Nebraska said Saturday that crews were making progress fighting blazes that forced evacuations. 

April 22, 2022

Arizona fire crews brace for windy conditions

Favorable weather Friday aided firefighters working to fend off Arizona's Tunnel Fire. However, more strong winds were forecast to impact the Southwest.

April 22, 2022

Biden order aims to protect old-growth forests as wildfires blaze around US

President Biden will sign an executive order Friday that aims to protect against wildfire threats to old-growth forests. It is his 11th executive order of 2022.

April 22, 2022

Warm weather forecast across US

Spring is returning, as a general warming trend is expected across a large swath of the country heading into the weekend. 

April 22, 2022

State of emergency declared as Arizona wildfire continues to grow

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey declared a state of emergency on Thursday due to the massive wind-fueled wildfire burning in Coconino County, also known as The Tunnel Fire.

April 21, 2022

New England under frost, freeze advisories as warming underway for most of US

A final amount of cold air is lingering across portions of New England early Thursday morning, as frost and freeze advisories have been issued. 

April 21, 2022

Arizona wildfire triples in size as thousands flee their homes

A fast-moving Arizona wildfire tripled in size on Wednesday as weather conditions are expected to worsen, further fueling the massive blaze.

April 20, 2022

Arizona wildfire doubles in size, forces residents to flee

An Arizona wildfire doubled in size overnight, spanning 26 square miles on Wednesday morning. 

April 20, 2022

Arizona wildfire spreads to more than 6,000 acres, prompting evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire in northern Arizona called the Tunnel Fire has grown to more than 6,000 acres, fueled by significant winds and dry conditions.