As Aspen Acres Fire continues to burn out of control in southern Colorado, businesses step up to help evacuees

The has grown significantly and forced new evacuations. Southern Colorado authorities said the wildfire, which has destroyed more than 180 structures — including an unknown number of homes — has burned 55,405 acres since it began on Monday.  The fire is the largest in the region currently and is burning in Pueblo and Custer counties. … Read more

Aspen Acres Fire destroys 55 homes in one Colorado county, more than 100 structures in another

The Aspen Acres Fire burning in southern Colorado has destroyed 55 homes in Custer County and more than 100 structures in Pueblo County, authorities said. The wildfire has grown to 28,314 acres as of Tuesday afternoon and is 0% contained so far, although Pueblo County Sheriff David J. Lucero said in a news conference that … Read more

Upriver Fire in Washington has burned more than 220 acres

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Crews battle South Florida wildfires that have burned thousands of acres

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A pair of South Florida wildfires that torched thousands of acres in the Everglades over the weekend spread Monday as fire crews worked to contain them. The Florida Forest Service posted on Facebook that the growing fires were producing smoky conditions with reduced visibility, but containment operations were increasing. No serious … Read more

2 massive Georgia wildfires destroy more than 100 homes, scorch over 38,000 acres

Two massive wildfires in south Georgia have scorched more than 38,000 acres and destroyed over 100 homes. Extreme drought has turned the region into a tinderbox and allowed flames to spread. Overnight, new fires sparked in rural south Georgia. One woman — who saw flames coming and fled with four kids and 10 dogs to … Read more