Event Brief
Worst spring drought grips the US
Filed: Apr 24, 2026 at 10:07 AM ET
Summary: A record spring drought is fueling wildfires and water worries across the US.
WHO: CNN
WHAT: Reports that the worst spring drought on record is gripping the US
WHEN: Apr 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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