driving the brushfire. it has burned roughly 200 acres in about three days and is only about 25% contained. southern california expected to see rising temperatures over the weekend, making firefighting even more difficult, could even lead to new outbreaks. joining me now, cnn meteorologist derek van dam. it's just getting worse and worse, and it's getting more and more. it's a year-long fire season now. >> yeah, right, that's what firefighters are saying, that they have to prepare for fighting a fire at any month of the year. that's just incredible and kind of terrifying as you think about it. but let's talk about what has led to this particular moment in time. remember, we're coming off the winter season. basically, november to april is when the state of california receives the majority of its precipitation. and if we go back to october of last year, i want you to pay attention to this shade of red that goes through much of the state. 87% of the state of california in october of last year was under extreme drought. then you fast forward to the
. dozens of homes in orange county, california are still under evacuation orders as the coastal fire continues to burn. county officials say the blaze destroyed at least 20 homes and damaged about a dozen others. the state's prolonged drought is driving the brushfire. it burned roughly 200 acres in about three days and is only 25% contained. have a look here. this is some of the damage left behind by the many recent wildfires in new mexico. experts say at least 377,000 acres have been scorched in the state this year, which is more than any full year in the past decade. and it's unlikely to stop any time soon. may, june and july are typically the most active months for wildfires in new mexico. joining me now is cnn meteorologist derek van dam.
that is eroding the quality of life. would you be okay with another 20% drawdown in your four o one k? if that would make sure that your paychecks are the last thing till the end of the month, that you can put food on your table and can pay all of your bills, every single person, i bet, would say absolutely. >> we were told this was transitory. let's hope that the administration has their footing on this. i think you both. >> breaking tonight and this upscale neighborhood, prompting evacuation orders tonight as the brushfire ballooned to at least 150 acres already, several mansions have been damaged, but
A brushfire was burning tonight in the Hansen Dam Recreation Area in Lakeview Terrace, with 95 firefighters battling the flames on the ground and in the air.
Bisbee, Ariz. (KVOA) - Cochise County Officials responded to a brushfire near Denn Mine in Bisbee early Sunday morning. Officials say the named "John Fire" damage spread through approximately 24