Largest fire in New Mexico history caused by planned burns, federal review finds
The Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire has burned more than 313,000 acres and fire suppression costs to date exceed $132 million
Powerful earthquake shakes southern Peru
The U.S. Geological Survey said a magnitude 7.2 earthquake shook southern Peru on Thursday, though there were no immediate reports of damage or injury.
NOAA forecasts above-average 2022 Atlantic hurricane season with up to 21 named storms
A little more than a week away from the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its outlook for the 2022 season, predicting an above-average number of named storms.
4 California wildfires rage during hot, windy weekend
Four different wildfires were burning throughout California this weekend. Hot and windy conditions made it difficult for fire crews to fight the blazes.
Gaylord tornado: 2 dead after police find another victim overnight in northern Michigan city
Michigan State Police said the Gaylord tornado that touched down Friday killed two people. The second victim was found in a home overnight.
Austin Fire Department sends members, engine to help fight Central Texas wildfire
Four Austin Fire Department members have been sent out to Hamilton County to aid in fighting the Dry Branch Fire. That fire is currently burning 4,000 acres.
Wildfires 'have potential to exhaust resources,' Texas A&M Forest Service says
Texas A&M Forest Service has responded to nine fires across the state this week, saying they “have the potential to exhaust state and local resources.”
Disaster declared in Texas county as large wildfires continue to rapidly spread
Texas A&M Forest Service warns more fires could ignite and will likely be resistant to control due to extremely dry conditions, strong winds and 100-degree temperatures
Laguna Niguel fire: 'Coastal Fire' torches homes, all evacuations lifted
A massive fire, called the "Coastal Fire," engulfed more than a dozen multimillion-dollar mansions near the Laguna Hills area in Orange County.
Seven ways climate change is already hitting Texans
Extreme weather events, water scarcity, risks of illness: Climate change is here, and it’s already affecting Texans.
Evacuations ordered, firefighter injured as fires scorch Texas landscape
Evacuations ordered for some residents in Taylor County, Texas, as the Mesquite Heat Fire burns 1,500 acres
Southern China sinkhole discovered, home to towering ancient trees
Experts have discovered a 'primative forest' growing at the base of the sinkhole.
Lightning kills cow ‘on the spot,’ prompting warning from farmer
“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.
16-year-old who drove through Texas tornado in red pickup truck joins 'Click It or Ticket' campaign
Riley Leon was driving his pickup truck home in March 2022 when he found himself in the middle of a tornado. Now, he is helping TxDOT remind every Texan to buckle up.
Laguna Niguel fire: More than a dozen multimillion-dollar mansions destroyed
Fire officials said at least 20 multimillion-dollar mansions have been destroyed after a fire erupted in Orange County. Laguna Niguel city officials said 900 homes are under evacuation orders.
Laguna Niguel resident returns to see neighborhood destroyed by fire: ‘It’s like a war zone here’
“It’s shocking to me to see their homes like this,” Fred Minager said in disbelief. “There’s nothing to salvage. There’s nothing. Everything is burned. I can’t even recognize it.”
Cleaner air leads to more hurricanes in the Atlantic, study finds
A new study links how many hurricanes form worldwide to air pollution levels. Wednesday's study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says cleaner air in Europe and the United States is helping trigger a dramatic increase in the number of Atlantic hurricanes.
Yellowstone National Park rocked by 4.2-magnitude earthquake
Local reports said the earthquake was felt as far away as Cody, Wyoming and Bozeman, Montana.
Texas businesses, homeowners affected by tornado, severe storm can get help from SBA
The Small Business Administration has announced that it is opening a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Elgin to assist those that suffered damage or economic injury due to severe storms and tornadoes.
Flash Flood Alley: Austin lies in the heart of Flash Flood Alley
The region of Texas is called Flash Flood Alley because of the area's steep terrain, shallow soil, and unusually high rainfall rates. Austin lies in the heart of Flash Flood Alley.