Crews battle deadly New Mexico wildfires as clouds and flooding loom
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Crews battle deadly New Mexico wildfires as clouds and flooding loom

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fire crews braced for flooding, lightning and cooling weather as they battled a pair of growing fires Thursday that have killed at least two people while tearing through an evacuated mountain village in southern New Mexico. The fires advanced along the mountain headwaters of Eagle Creek and the Rio Ruidoso with 0% containment Thursday, with crews using heavy equipment to build fire lines while water and retardant dropped from the air. “The big concern right now is flooding,” Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford told the KWMW “W105” radio on Thursday. “It’s devastating.” Authorities say a badly burned 60-year-old man who died was found by the side of the road near the popular Swiss Chalet Inn in Ruidoso.

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Massive wildfire rages through Los Angeles hillside, forces 30,000 to evacuate
3 days, 12 hours ago

Massive wildfire rages through Los Angeles hillside, forces 30,000 to evacuate

India Today  

A wildfire raged across an upscale section of Los Angeles on Tuesday, destroying homes and creating traffic jams as 30,000 people evacuated beneath huge plumes of smoke that covered much of the metropolitan area. At least 1,262 acres of the Pacific Palisades area between Santa Monica and Malibu had burned, officials said, after they had already warned of extreme fire …

Fire crews on both US coasts battle wildfires; 1 death in New York-New Jersey fire
2 months ago

Fire crews on both US coasts battle wildfires; 1 death in New York-New Jersey fire

Associated Press  

POMPTON LAKES, N.J. — Fire crews on both coasts of the United States continued battling wildfires on Sunday, including a blaze in New York and New Jersey that killed a parks employee and another in Southern California that destroyed more than 130 structures and damaged dozens more. Meanwhile, New York State Police said they were investigating the death of Dariel …

Crews battling New Jersey wildfires in driest conditions in nearly 120 years
2 months ago

Crews battling New Jersey wildfires in driest conditions in nearly 120 years

Associated Press  

EVESHAM, N.J. — Firefighters were battling blazes in the parched New Jersey Pinelands on Thursday, where they say conditions are the driest they have been in at least 120 years. The blaze was discovered Thursday morning and had burned completely uncontained across less than half a square mile by early afternoon, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said. The fire …

Flash flooding in New Mexico leaves at least two dead as hundreds rescued
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Flash flooding in New Mexico leaves at least two dead as hundreds rescued

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. New Mexico state police confirmed two …

Wildfires rage across western US amid intense heat wave
4 months ago

Wildfires rage across western US amid intense heat wave

China Daily  

A firefighter extinguishes hot spots in a burned out structure as the Boyles Fire burns in Clearlake, California, US Sept 8, 2024. SACRAMENTO, the United States - Fueled by excessive heat and drought, several large wildfires raged across the western United States on Sunday, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and worrying climate experts about more fires in …

Wildfires rage across western US amid intense heat wave
4 months ago

Wildfires rage across western US amid intense heat wave

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-09 16:43 A firefighter extinguishes hot spots in a burned out structure as the Boyles Fire burns in Clearlake, California, US Sept 8, 2024. SACRAMENTO, the United States - Fueled by excessive heat and drought, several large wildfires raged across the western United States on Sunday, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and worrying climate …

Wildfires rage across western US amid intense heat wave
4 months ago

Wildfires rage across western US amid intense heat wave

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-09 16:43 A firefighter extinguishes hot spots in a burned out structure as the Boyles Fire burns in Clearlake, California, US Sept 8, 2024. SACRAMENTO, the United States - Fueled by excessive heat and drought, several large wildfires raged across the western United States on Sunday, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and worrying climate …

Record-breaking wildfires scorch more than 1.4 million acres in Oregon, authorities say
5 months ago

Record-breaking wildfires scorch more than 1.4 million acres in Oregon, authorities say

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Wildfires in Oregon have burned more acres of land in 2024 than in any year since reliable records began, authorities said Friday, with the mid-August peak of fire season still on the horizon. Blazes have scorched more than 1.4 million acres, or nearly 2,200 square miles, Northwest Interagency Coordination Center spokesperson Carol Connolly said. Another fire near …

Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms, lightning
5 months, 1 week ago

Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms, lightning

Associated Press  

CHICO, Calif. — Firefighters made progress Saturday against California’s largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms that could unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds and erode progress made over the past week. But hotter weather, fuels and terrain will continue posing challenges for the estimated 6,500 firefighters battling the fire, which has spread over 626 square miles since …

1 person killed in Colorado wildfires as blazes torch large areas of the U.S. West
5 months, 1 week ago

1 person killed in Colorado wildfires as blazes torch large areas of the U.S. West

Associated Press  

LOVELAND, Colo. — A person was killed in one of several wildfires threatening heavily populated areas of the Colorado foothills, authorities said Wednesday, as almost 100 large blazes burned across the western U.S. “You can rebuild a house, and you can rebuild a barn, but there are lot of memories in them that you can’t rebuild,” she said Yet another …

Firefighters make progress against massive blaze in California ahead of warming weather
5 months, 1 week ago

Firefighters make progress against massive blaze in California ahead of warming weather

Associated Press  

FOREST RANCH, Calif. — Fire crews worked Tuesday to hold on to the progress made against the largest blaze in California this year ahead of warming temperatures forecast for later this week. “That’s going to be a continued challenge for us moving forward over the next couple of days,” said Mark Brunton, an operations section chief with the California Department …

Firefighters helped by cooler weather battle blaze that has scorched area larger than Los Angeles
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Firefighters helped by cooler weather battle blaze that has scorched area larger than Los Angeles

Associated Press  

FOREST RANCH, Calif. — Thousands of firefighters battling a wildfire in Northern California received some help from the weather hours after it exploded in size, scorching an area greater than the size of Los Angeles. Temperatures are expected to be cooler than average through the middle of next week, but “that doesn’t mean that fires that are existing will go …

Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Firefighters in the West are …

Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather

Associated Press  

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Firefighters in the West are scrambling as wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather. The Oregon Department of Transportation also closed the eastbound lanes of I-84 from Pendleton to Baker City and warned Tuesday night that travelers should expect continued highway …

New Mexico village ravaged by wildfire gets another pounding by floodwaters
6 months ago

New Mexico village ravaged by wildfire gets another pounding by floodwaters

Associated Press  

RUIDOSO, N.M. — Roads throughout a mountain village in southern New Mexico that was recently ravaged by wildfire were closed Tuesday as authorities tried to keep vehicles out of the path of rushing water. “Please get to higher ground NOW!” the village announced on social media as the National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency. A mobile home park …

Firefighters make progress against California wildfire, but heat and fire risks grow in the West
6 months ago

Firefighters make progress against California wildfire, but heat and fire risks grow in the West

Associated Press  

OROVILLE, Calif. — Firefighters made progress Friday against a California wildfire that triggered extensive evacuation orders, but damage assessments raised the number of destroyed structures to 25, and forecasters said heat and fire risk were expanding on the West Coast. Firefighters “did a really good job yesterday” enforcing containment lines, and wind hasn’t been a factor, said Cal Fire Capt. …

Fires, floods have New Mexico reeling from multiple disasters
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Fires, floods have New Mexico reeling from multiple disasters

NPR  

Fires, floods have New Mexico reeling from multiple disasters A wildfire in southern New Mexico threatens to wipe out a tourist town's busy season, while mudslides from a two-year-old burn scar in the north have created a drinking water crisis in another. NPR's Kirk Siegler joins us from New Mexico to tell us more. SIEGLER: Now, Scott, there's so much …

List of missing residents shrinks as New Mexico village seeks recovery from wildfires
6 months, 2 weeks ago

List of missing residents shrinks as New Mexico village seeks recovery from wildfires

Associated Press  

The number of residents still unaccounted for has been shrinking significantly after thousands of people fled their homes as two fast-moving wildfires approached their village in southern New Mexico, Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford said Tuesday. Search and rescue crews have cleared more properties in the areas of Ruidoso, the mountain community hardest hit by the flames, and village officials and …

FBI seeks suspects in 2 New Mexico wildfires that killed 2 people, damaged hundreds of buildings
6 months, 2 weeks ago

FBI seeks suspects in 2 New Mexico wildfires that killed 2 people, damaged hundreds of buildings

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Full-time residents of Ruidoso will …

FBI seeks suspects in 2 New Mexico wildfires that killed 2 people, damaged hundreds of buildings
6 months, 2 weeks ago

FBI seeks suspects in 2 New Mexico wildfires that killed 2 people, damaged hundreds of buildings

Associated Press  

RUIDOSO, N.M. — Full-time residents of Ruidoso will be allowed to return to their village Monday morning as federal authorities seek to prosecute whoever started a pair of New Mexico wildfires that killed two people and destroyed or damaged more than 1,400 structures. The FBI said it is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the …

New Mexico wildfires: FBI offers reward for information about those responsible
6 months, 2 weeks ago

New Mexico wildfires: FBI offers reward for information about those responsible

Hindustan Times  

Federal authorities offered a reward for information about those responsible for igniting a pair of New Mexico wildfires that killed two people and destroyed hundreds of homes in the past week. The FBI on Saturday offered up to USD 10,000 for information in connection with the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire in southern New Mexico, which forced thousands to …

FBI offers reward for information about deadly southern New Mexico wildfires
6 months, 2 weeks ago

FBI offers reward for information about deadly southern New Mexico wildfires

Associated Press  

RUIDOSO, N.M. — Federal authorities offered a reward for information about those responsible for igniting a pair of New Mexico wildfires that killed two people and destroyed hundreds of homes in the past week. The FBI on Saturday offered up to $10,000 for information in connection with the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire in southern New Mexico, which forced …

New Mexico: After wildfires, flash floods pose new risk; thousands evacuated
6 months, 2 weeks ago

New Mexico: After wildfires, flash floods pose new risk; thousands evacuated

Hindustan Times  

The wildfires in New Mexico recently calmed down with on bringing of the rainy weather in affected areas. Mexico wildfires followed by flash floods; thousands evacuated and two killed. Flash flood risk after wildfires According to USA Today, The Weather Forecast service issued a flash flood emergency in the area of Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs. Evacuation operations rescue thousands of …

Rains, cooler weather help firefighters gain ground on large wildfires in New Mexico
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rains, cooler weather help firefighters gain ground on large wildfires in New Mexico

LA Times  

Smoke rises from fires in Ruidoso, N.M., on Monday. Recent rains and cooler weather are helping more than 1,000 firefighters gain ground on two wildfires in southern New Mexico on Saturday that have killed two people, destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands to flee. Elsewhere in New Mexico, heavy rain and flash flood warnings prompted officials to order some …

Powerful storm transformed 'relatively flat' New Mexico village into 'large lake,' forecasters say
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Powerful storm transformed 'relatively flat' New Mexico village into 'large lake,' forecasters say

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A powerful storm battered a …

Rain helps 1,000 firefighters slow big New Mexico blazes as Biden approves disaster relief
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rain helps 1,000 firefighters slow big New Mexico blazes as Biden approves disaster relief

Associated Press  

SANTA FE, N.M. — More than 1,000 firefighters in New Mexico took advantage of a break in the weather on Thursday to get the upper hand — for now — on a pair of wildfires that have killed two people, destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands to flee. This satellite image released by Maxar Technologies shows the overview of …

New Mexico wildfire claims second life, while rain offers hope of relief
6 months, 3 weeks ago

New Mexico wildfire claims second life, while rain offers hope of relief

Associated Press  

ROSWELL, N.M. — Heavy rain and hail fell Wednesday around an evacuated village in New Mexico threatened by wildfires that have killed at least two people and damaged more than 1,400 structures, offering the hope of some assistance for firefighters but adding the threat of high winds and flash floods. New Mexico State Police spokesman Wilson Silver said Wednesday that …

New wildfires grow in Northern California as firefighters gain ground against big blaze in the south
6 months, 3 weeks ago

New wildfires grow in Northern California as firefighters gain ground against big blaze in the south

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Big new wildfires challenged California firefighters Tuesday even as they increased containment of earlier blazes that erupted as dry north winds arrived over the weekend. AP AUDIO: New wildfires grow in Northern California as firefighters gain ground against big blaze in the south AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a wildfire outside of Los Angeles has burned more …

At least 1 dead in New Mexico wildfire that forced thousands to flee, governor’s office says
6 months, 3 weeks ago

At least 1 dead in New Mexico wildfire that forced thousands to flee, governor’s office says

Associated Press  

SANTA FE, N.M. — Thousands of southern New Mexico residents fled a mountainous village as a wind-whipped wildfire tore through homes and other buildings, and killed at least one person. “Within an hour, the police department, the fire department, everybody’s there blocking, barricading the roads to our area and telling everybody to leave,” he said. “Thank God we were ready.” …

Mexico City drought causes rainwater catchment basin to catch fire and burn for a day
10 months ago

Mexico City drought causes rainwater catchment basin to catch fire and burn for a day

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — Mexico City’s drought and water shortage is so bad that one of the capital’s rainwater catchment basins caught fire Tuesday, scorching 75 acres of dried-up vegetation. The Mexico City fire department said in a statement that the fire had been brought under control by late afternoon, although photos distributed by the department showed a haze of smoke …

US Forest Service sued over flooding deaths in the wake of New Mexico's largest recorded wildfire
1 year, 2 months ago

US Forest Service sued over flooding deaths in the wake of New Mexico's largest recorded wildfire

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Relatives of three people who …

Officials warn of wildfire risk as Southwest US dries out
1 year, 9 months ago

Officials warn of wildfire risk as Southwest US dries out

The Independent  

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Rain, snowfall reduce risk of wildfires in California
2 years, 2 months ago

Rain, snowfall reduce risk of wildfires in California

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “My sense is it’s certainly …

Thousands evacuated as wildfires spread across western US
2 years, 3 months ago

Thousands evacuated as wildfires spread across western US

Al Jazeera  

Massive Oregon blaze threatens more than 2,000 homes as drought, extreme heat spark fires across western United States. The Creek Fire is the latest to hit the western United States, where dozens of blazes in California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington state have scorched more than 3,100sq km so far this summer. Meanwhile, the National Interagency Fire Center reported that more …

Record-setting wildfire in New Mexico declared contained
2 years, 4 months ago

Record-setting wildfire in New Mexico declared contained

Associated Press  

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — More than four grueling months and $300 million later, the federal government has declared the largest wildfire in New Mexico’s recorded history 100% contained, a notable milestone but just another step in what local residents and officials say will be a long journey toward recovery. Others have complained that federal officials don’t understand rural life in northern …

Massive New Mexico blaze blamed on miscalculations, errors
2 years, 6 months ago

Massive New Mexico blaze blamed on miscalculations, errors

Associated Press  

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. Forest Service employees made multiple miscalculations, used inaccurate models and underestimated how dry conditions were in the Southwest, causing a planned burn to reduce the threat of wildfires to explode into the largest blaze in New Mexico’s recorded history, the agency said Tuesday. “The devastating impact of this fire to the communities and livelihoods of those …

Western wildfires force evacuations in Arizona, California
2 years, 6 months ago

Western wildfires force evacuations in Arizona, California

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The number of square miles burned …

New Mexico residents sue for information on massive wildfire
2 years, 7 months ago

New Mexico residents sue for information on massive wildfire

Associated Press  

SANTA FE, N.M. — Dozens of residents in a small New Mexico community impacted by massive wildfires that merged in April are suing the U.S. Forest Service over what they called a failure to provide information about the government’s role in starting the blazes. The Forest Service has acknowledged that two prescribed burns it set to clear out brush and …

Black Fire becomes New Mexico’s 2nd largest fire in the state’s history
2 years, 7 months ago

Black Fire becomes New Mexico’s 2nd largest fire in the state’s history

CNN  

CNN — The two largest fires in New Mexico history are happening simultaneously and are only expected to get bigger through the weekend. The Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire is the largest fire in New Mexico history, with over 318,000 acres burned, according to the National Wildfire Coordinating Group Thursday morning. The Black Fire is now the second-largest fire in New …

New Mexico wildfire scar burn has forest officials worried
2 years, 7 months ago

New Mexico wildfire scar burn has forest officials worried

Associated Press  

SANTA FE, N.M. — As more than 3,000 firefighters in northern New Mexico continued to battle the nation’s largest active wildfire Sunday, federal forest officials worried about future flash floods, landslides and destructive ash from the burn scar. A hazard assessment from the Forest Service and U.S. Geological Survey shows that some burned areas on the New Mexico fire could …

Critical fire condition warnings issued across US Southwest
2 years, 7 months ago

Critical fire condition warnings issued across US Southwest

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Warnings of critical fire …

Cooler weather helps firefighters battling New Mexico wildfire
2 years, 7 months ago

Cooler weather helps firefighters battling New Mexico wildfire

LA Times  

Firefighters in New Mexico who are battling the nation’s largest active wildfire said Monday that cooler weather helped them prevent the blaze from growing as nearly 3,000 firefighters worked to strengthen and increase their firebreaks. On Monday, the U.S. Forest Service released a survey of vegetation and soil damage across 118 square miles of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains that …

Extreme fire threats prompt US suspension of planned burns
2 years, 7 months ago

Extreme fire threats prompt US suspension of planned burns

Associated Press  

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore cited extreme fire danger and unfavorable weather conditions Friday in announcing a suspension of all planned fire burning operations to clear brush and small trees on all national forest lands while his agency conducts a review of protocols and practices ahead of planned operations this fall. His decision came as federal …

New Mexico wildfire now ranks as largest in state history
2 years, 7 months ago

New Mexico wildfire now ranks as largest in state history

India Today  

A wildfire burning for 40 days in New Mexico on Monday became the largest in the Southwestern state's recorded history as it forced the evacuation of a small ski resort and villages in drought-hit mountains east of Santa Fe. Residents of the Sipapu ski resort and communities around 13 miles south of Taos received evacuation alerts over their cellphones late …

Rain brings relief to massive, record-wildfire in New Mexico
2 years, 7 months ago

Rain brings relief to massive, record-wildfire in New Mexico

Associated Press  

Lightning sparked a few new small fires in the drought-stricken Southwest Monday but the thunderstorms brought welcome rain to the monster blaze that’s been churning for a month in New Mexico and is now the state’s largest in recorded history. “We haven’t seen rain in a really long time so that’s exciting,” San Miguel County Sheriff Chris Lopez said Monday …

Tens of thousands have evacuated their New Mexico homes as massive wildfire grows
2 years, 8 months ago

Tens of thousands have evacuated their New Mexico homes as massive wildfire grows

NPR  

Tens of thousands have evacuated their New Mexico homes as massive wildfire grows The biggest wildfire in the U.S. has been threatening homes and people in New Mexico for more than a month now. FORDHAM: That's Santa Fe National Forest ranger Steven Romero at an online meeting apologizing for letting a prescribed burn get out of control. But Ray Sanchez, …

Strong, swirling winds complicate New Mexico's wildfire fight
2 years, 8 months ago

Strong, swirling winds complicate New Mexico's wildfire fight

NPR  

Strong, swirling winds complicate New Mexico's wildfire fight Enlarge this image toggle caption Robert Browman/The Albuquerque Journal via AP Robert Browman/The Albuquerque Journal via AP LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Fast winds fanned the flames of wildfires burning across northeast New Mexico on Sunday, grounding firefighting aircraft and complicating work for firefighters as they sought to protect more communities from danger. …

President declares disaster in New Mexico wildfire zone
2 years, 8 months ago

President declares disaster in New Mexico wildfire zone

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Firefighters slowed the advance of the largest wildfire in the U.S. as heavy winds relented Wednesday, while President Joe Biden approved a disaster declaration that brings new financial resources to remote stretches of New Mexico devastated by fire since early April. U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez announced the presidential disaster declaration during an evening briefing by …

Biden declares disaster in New Mexico wildfire zone
2 years, 8 months ago

Biden declares disaster in New Mexico wildfire zone

NPR  

Biden declares disaster in New Mexico wildfire zone Enlarge this image toggle caption Eddie Moore/AP Eddie Moore/AP LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Firefighters slowed the advance of the largest wildfire in the U.S. as heavy winds relented Wednesday, while President Joe Biden approved a disaster declaration that brings new financial resources to remote stretches of New Mexico devastated by fire since …

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