Death toll rises as extreme weather slams Texas and Mexico
Rain is good for putting out fire. The rain is not good for pretty much everything else. Definitely not good for miles of fire. Scorched earth in New Mexico, where heavy rains have turned wildfire ravaged roads and towns into flood and mudslide zones, which could worsen as Tropical Depression Alberto threatens rain for the state on Friday. We're unsure about the direction of the fire at this point. 2 massive blazes continue to burn with little to no entertainment, leaving at least 1400 structures destroyed so far, the human toll also growing more tragic. The son of a man found dead in Ruidoso Tuesday says his father's broken leg prevented his escape. It's heartbreaking to know that he didn't make it, to know that he was trying to run for his life. The National Hurricane Center says Alberta will start to lose some of its punch now that it's tracking through central Mexico. Still, its impact along the Texas coast has yet to subside. 51 counties there are under a disaster declaration. Corpus Christi reported a 3 1/2 foot storm surge Thursday morning, and water levels are expected to rise even more with high tide. And it's yet another scorcher for much of the Midwest and Northeast. The National Weather Service predicts extreme temperatures could persist into the weekend, potentially reaching 100° in cities like Washington, DCA Mark not seen there since August of 2016. For City News, I'm Laura Aguirre.