Destructive US Southwest fires have burned dozens of homes in northern Arizona as flames chewed up wide swaths of tinder dry forest and grassland. 7NEWS
Destructive fires in the US Southwest have burned dozens of homes in northern Arizona and put numerous small villages in New Mexico in the path of danger, as wind-fuelled flames chewed up wide swaths of tinder dry forest and plumes of smoke filled the sky.
More than 1600 firefighters were battling six blazes in New Mexico and three in Arizona that have consumed more than 260 square kilometres of timber and brush. With no air support or crews working directly on the fire lines, there was explosive growth in a number of fires.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
US hedge fund billionaire sells Netflix stake at huge lossBill Ackman’s Pershing Square fund dumps 7% stake for $400m loss after streaming service’s value plunges
Read more »
US, UK and Canada walk out of G20 meeting over war in UkraineSources say US Treasury secretary and BoE governor among those to leave as Russian delegates spoke
Read more »
Mike Tyson repeatedly punches passenger in the face on US flightA video of former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson repeatedly punching an annoying passenger on board a US flight has gone viral online.
Read more »
Former Honduras president to face US court on drug trafficking chargesThe former president of Honduras will front a US court after being extradited overnight on drug and weapons charges.
Read more »
US warns Solomon Islands of action over pact with ChinaThe Biden administration on Thursday warned the Solomon Islands that the United States will take unspecified action against the South Pacific nation should its recently concluded cooperation agreement with China pose a threat to US or allied interests.
Read more »
US warns Solomon Islands over China pact; will fast track new embassyAmerican officials told Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare the security pact between the Solomon Islands and China has security risks for the region.
Read more »