Wildfires across Colorado Springs forced areas across the city to be placed under a mandatory evacuation on Thursday.

Wildfires are raging across the western US as this year’s fire season gets off to an early start

An extremely critical, highest-level fire risk has been issued Monday near the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire, as powerful winds, combined with exceptional drought conditions, threaten to fuel the largest wildfire now burning in the United States.

Much of the central U.S. faces an extended early May heat wave in the coming week.

A strong storm system moving Friday through the Rockies and Plains will whip up winds, raising worries of more fires in the Southwest and tornadoes on the Great Plains.

The elevated fire risk comes after a swarm of blazes last week; New Mexico has seen more acres burn this year than all of last year.

Crews continued fighting multiple wildfires across the country on Tuesday as whipping winds and tinder-dry conditions fueled the flames.

Wildfires threatening communities across the country have already scorched thousands of acres this week and authorities in southwestern Nebraska said Saturday that crews were making progress fighting blazes that forced evacuations.

Destructive U.S. Southwest fires have burned dozens of homes in northern Arizona and put numerous small villages in New Mexico in the path of danger, as wind-fueled flames chewed up wide swaths of tinder-dry forest and grassland and plumes of smoke filled the…

Destructive U.S. Southwest fires have burned dozens of homes in northern Arizona and put numerous small villages in New Mexico in the path of danger, as wind-fueled flames chewed up wide swaths of tinder-dry forest and grassland and plumes of…

Destructive Southwest fires have burned dozens of homes in northern Arizona and put numerous small villages in New Mexico in the path of danger, as wind-fueled

Hot, dry and windy conditions mean some drought-stricken areas of the Southwest face an "extremely critical" threat of fire Friday, from central and eastern New Mexico to eastern Colorado, including Denver.

Fierce winds across drought-stricken areas will bring the highest fire danger Friday to the Southwest and High Plains, while the same system triggers severe storms with possible isolated tornadoes in the central and southern Plains and a snowstorm across the …

Strong winds and dry conditions could lead to an outbreak of wildfires.

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The Great Plains could see significant wildfires this week, while California braces for another intense season this spring.

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Congratulations to the five Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters who were promoted yesterday! https://t.co/3sQmZiEwWa

A 25-year-old Colorado Springs woman is struggling with what comes next after a fire burned through her apartment Saturday evening. https://t.co/IDYmUBpLt5

“She’s lost and mama is worried,” Colorado Springs mother forced to start from scratch after fire displaces her family https://t.co/OYUKD135mL

A fire in southeast Colorado Springs displaced two people Saturday evening, according to the Colorado Springs Fire Department. https://t.co/1Avpk7zsda

RT @KRDONC13: Two families are now without a place to live after an apartment fire on the southeast side of Colorado Springs. https://t.co/…

Two families are now without a place to live after an apartment fire on the southeast side of Colorado Springs. https://t.co/4rKl1d5LmW

Two families displaced after fire near southeast Colorado Springs https://t.co/85B89f6ZAO

RT @LukeVictorWx: 3:48 PM Starting to fire things locally. This storm near USAFA is moving SE and will affect a good portion of Colorado…

3:48 PM Starting to fire things locally. This storm near USAFA is moving SE and will affect a good portion of Colorado Springs in the next 30-40 minutes. Heavy rain, lightning will be threats. Along with hail, while small right now, could grow if the storm strengthens. #cowx https://t.co/obtXLiUCEU

RT @ReynoldsTammy: Glenwood Springs, Colorado UPDATE: I-70 EB MP 116-121, road will remain closed EB at MP 116 for CMV recovery. Traffic…

Glenwood Springs, Colorado UPDATE: I-70 EB MP 116-121, road will remain closed EB at MP 116 for CMV recovery. Traffic queue on scene will be let through. Tow, CSP, CDOT, and Fire are on scene. ETA of reopen is 8-10 hours.

The South Canyon Fire was a 1994 wildfire that took the lives of 14 wildland firefighters on Storm King Mountain, near Glenwood Springs, Colorado, on July 6, 1994. It is often also referred to as the "Storm King" fire. https://t.co/3Fl4iO9fdx

RT @csgazette: A water rescue is underway in southeast Colorado Springs amid heavy rains Wednesday evening, the Colorado Spring Fire Depart…

RT @FOX21News: The Colorado Springs Fire Department rescued a driver who was trapped in her car after intense amounts of hail fell and beca…

RT @FOX21News: The Colorado Springs Fire Department rescued a driver who was trapped in her car after intense amounts of hail fell and beca…

The Colorado Springs Fire Department rescued a driver who was trapped in her car after intense amounts of hail fell and became lodged against her tires around 7:15 Wednesday evening. https://t.co/2X2so7BNK1

A water rescue is underway in southeast Colorado Springs amid heavy rains Wednesday evening, the Colorado Spring Fire Department reported. https://t.co/Zxnr0eiDTs

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RT @CSFDPIO: Please be aware of the dangers of fireworks. This fire left two families without homes and a firefighter with minor burn inj…

RT @CSFDPIO: Please be aware of the dangers of fireworks. This fire left two families without homes and a firefighter with minor burn inj…

It ain’t 4th of July in Colorado Springs til the rain ruins any chance of fire works. Who needs fire works when hail damage is an option?

NEW: The Chris Mountain Fire is West of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The Fire is currently 100 acres. https://t.co/2CuNJoG7Hr

RT @HotshotWake: New Start: The Chris Mountain Fire is West of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Aerial resources have been ordered and others ar…

RT @HotshotWake: New Start: The Chris Mountain Fire is West of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Aerial resources have been ordered and others ar…

RT @HotshotWake: New Start: The Chris Mountain Fire is West of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Aerial resources have been ordered and others ar…

RT @HotshotWake: New Start: The Chris Mountain Fire is West of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Aerial resources have been ordered and others ar…

SJBPH is monitoring local air quality in the Pagosa Springs area due to the Chris Mountain Fire. Visit https://t.co/XKx8ZCP9Cu for real-time info. Protect yourself from wildfire smoke, especially higher-risk groups. Wildfire & air quality resources: https://t.co/FcHRi1iDd8 https://t.co/lOTafckM8k