Before this year's first official day of Summer, wildfires here in the Western United States had burned nearly two million acres - far more than usual.
On Sunday, two wildfires merged in Arizona, near the mountain town of Show Low.
They had already burned more than 330,000 acres and are now the biggest fire in the State's history. Officials say the fire could burn one million acres before it is contained. It is already one of the largest ever in U.S. history.
Nearby, in Colorado, the
Nearby, in Colorado, the
Hayman Fire, which has threatened Denver, is the largest in that State's history. The fire is burning so hot that it generates its own weather, including fire tornadoes and smoke shooting up 15,000 feet. The smoke can be seen from space.
Eighteen major fires are burning, some of which are not expected to be contained until Fall. Alaska has already had a half-million acres burned. Various people have been killed in accidents associated with fighting these fires; others have been badly burned. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed and thousands of people have been evacuated.
Eighteen major fires are burning, some of which are not expected to be contained until Fall. Alaska has already had a half-million acres burned. Various people have been killed in accidents associated with fighting these fires; others have been badly burned. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed and thousands of people have been evacuated.