Bouts of blustery weather, combined with record dryness, will keep the risk of wildfires elevated across the northeastern United States through the end of the month. Building warmth next week may ...
Officials say dry conditions, winds and the steep terrain are issues that could make the blaze difficult to get under control and that they’re ready to issue evacuation orders, if need be.
Authorities say about 2,000 acres have burned after a large wildfire sparked on Thursday and continued into Friday near the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in southwestern Oklahoma.