US: Unoccupied Homes in Buxton, NC Collapse Amid Rough Seas From Offshore Hurricanes 2

On Tuesday, September 30, at least five unoccupied oceanfront homes in Buxton, North Carolina, collapsed into the Atlantic due to rough surf driven by offshore hurricanes Humberto and Imelda. Another home fell the following morning, bringing the total to six this week and 18 on Hatteras Island since 2020. No injuries were reported, but authorities closed parts of Cape Hatteras National Seashore due to dangerous debris.

US: California’s Garnet Fire Burns 57,000 Acres in Sierra Nevada, Forces Evacuations

The Garnet Fire, sparked by lightning on August 24 in the Sierra National Forest near Garnet Dike, central California has burned about 57,000 acres and is 15% contained. Fire activity remains intense, particularly on the northwestern front, where crews are struggling with steep terrain that limits the use of heavy equipment. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for multiple zones, with warnings in surrounding areas. Road closures affect McKinley Grove Road and sections of Trimmer Springs Road.

US: Multiple Wildfires Break Out In Western North Carolina

Three wildfires, Crooked Creek fire, North Fork fire, and Watson Place fire, broke out in McDowell County, Western North Carolina, prompting evacuation orders for some areas. As of 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, Crooked Creek fire has burned 250 acres with 15 percent contained.

US: Wildfires Rage In Ruidoso, New Mexico, Prompting Evacuations 4

The South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire raged on Mescalero tribal land near Ruidoso, New Mexico, burning nearly 20,000 acres as of Tuesday, June 18. New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency in Lincoln County and the Mescalero Reservation.

US: Wildfires Rage In Ruidoso In New Mexico, Prompting Evacuations

The South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire raged on Mescalero tribal land near Ruidoso, New Mexico, burning more than 3,000 acres on Monday, June 17. An immediate evacuation order was issued for the entire Village of Ruidoso, and both Highway 48 and Highway 70 were closed.

Tropical Storm Fred - North Carolina

Tropical Storm Fred - North Carolina

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY, A landslide spills into the East Fork Pigeon River in Cruso, North Carolina, on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, after remnants from Tropical Storm Fred caused flooding in parts of Western North Carolina Tuesday. Seven people are missing and at least 2 people were found dead. Photo by Travis Long/Raleigh News & Observer/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tropical Storm Fred - North Carolina

Tropical Storm Fred - North Carolina

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY, A man searches the wreckage of a mobile home on the the East Fork Pigeon River in Cruso, North Carolina, on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, as remnants from Tropical Storm Fred caused flooding in parts of Western North Carolina Tuesday. Five people are missing and at least four people were found dead. Photo by Travis Long/Raleigh News & Observer/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tropical Storm Fred - North Carolina

Tropical Storm Fred - North Carolina

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY, The wreckage of a mobile home and a car lay smashed against a tree on the the East Fork Pigeon River in Cruso, North Carolina, on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, after remnants from Tropical Storm Fred caused flooding in parts of Western North Carolina Tuesday. Seven people are missing and at least 2 people were found dead. Photo by Travis Long/Raleigh News & Observer/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM