Firefighters are getting a better handle on the most destructive wildfire ever in Colorado, but they're still struggling against hot spots that could threaten homes that have been spared by the massive blaze.
Rain helped firefighters douse Colorado's most destructive wildfire in state history, while a new wind-whipped blaze in California forced evacuations and threatened homes Monday near Yosemite National Park.
Firefighters have at least temporarily battled to a "draw" with a fast-moving fire that has already killed two people and destroyed at least 360 homes, giving weary authorities and residents the first glimmer of hope...
Authorities lifted evacuations in a wide swath of terrain outside Colorado Springs on Friday as they said a surprise rain shower helped them expand containment of a wildfire that has destroyed more than 400 homes.
OLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - A voracious wildfire driven in all directions by shifting winds destroyed at least 360 homes.
OLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - A voracious wildfire driven in all directions by shifting winds destroyed at least 360 homes.
Forest Service Chief Thomas Tidwell says his agency will hire 500 fewer firefighters than last year, because of automatic spending cuts imposed by Congress.
As dry conditions set the stage for another difficult fire season, the Forest Service said Tuesday it will hire 500 fewer firefighters than last year because of automatic spending cuts imposed by Congress.
A wildfire is burning in the Sante Fe National Forest in New Mexico.
A wildfire is burning in the Sante Fe National Forest in New Mexico.
Texas - As the Summer wildfire season nears, state officials are asking for more resources to help them prepare.
Texas - As the Summer wildfire season nears, state officials are asking for more resources to help them prepare.
LUBBOCK, TX - Wildfires scorched about 6,200 square miles of Texas two years ago, draining the state's firefighting coffers and leaving emergency crews exhausted from months of battling massive blazes.
LUBBOCK, TX - Wildfires scorched about 6,200 square miles of Texas two years ago, draining the state's firefighting coffers and leaving emergency crews exhausted from months of battling massive blazes.
Investigators are working to determine the cause of a weekend grass fire that burned more than 150 acres north of Amarillo.
Investigators are working to determine the cause of a weekend grass fire that burned more than 150 acres north of Amarillo.
Amarillo, TX - Wednesday morning's high winds sparked several small grass fires just north of Amarillo.
Amarillo, TX - Wednesday morning's high winds sparked several small grass fires just north of Amarillo.
Amarillo, Texas - Officials met Wednesday to plan and prepare for the upcoming peak of wildfire season.
Amarillo, Texas - Officials met Wednesday to plan and prepare for the upcoming peak of wildfire season.
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