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What to know about the fires dotting the western U.S. and Canada
Hundreds of wildfires are burning across the Western states, Alaska and Canada as fire season perks up amid a sprawling heat ...
Drought conditions fuel fires across the western U.S. as Canada faces one of its worst fire seasons on record
There are also many major fires burning in Canada since May. So far this year 13.8 million acres have burned across the ...
Western storms pose new risk for wildfires
ABC News senior meteorologist Melissa Griffin tracks the Western weather that could pose a risk for new wildfires, plus the tropical threat on the Gulf Coast.
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Gov. Jared Polis responds to Western Slope wildfires; continued support comes from the state
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - As efforts on the Western Wildfires continue, Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued a verbal disaster declaration. Polis said these fires threaten vital assets to the ...
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issues disaster declaration for four Western Slope fires and one in eastern Utah
The fires varied in size but have already forced several evacuations and pre-evacuation notices, closed a national park, and ...
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Officials offer grim insight into wildfire at Black Canyon
The South Rim Fire is burning, filling the air thick with smoke, triggering evacuations and encompassing more than 4,000 ...
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Western Pines Fire holds at 5,800 acres with 0% containment, some evacs downgraded
The Western Pines Fire remains over 5,812 acres with 0% containment, though some evacuation levels have been downgraded. UPDATE: July 13, 10 a.m.
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Western Wildfires Have Destroyed More Than Last Year, And It's ... - NPR
Extreme heat and on-going drought have made Western wildfires a national challenge this summer, with smoke moving from coast-to-coast. The peak of fire season isn't even here yet.
Western Pines Fire near Davenport shrinks but remains uncontained
The Western Pines fire that’s burning near Davenport has shrunk about 55 acres over the weekend. It’s now 5,812 acres in size ...
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Western Pines Fire is 12% contained, state mobilized resources begin to return home
State mobilization resources will be demobilizing from the fire and allowing them to return to their districts. UPDATE: July 13, 10 a.m. The Western Pines Fire remains over 5,812 acres with 0% ...
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Wildfires Could Worsen From Wind in the Forecast
They may even worsen because of the wind feeding oxygen to the fire and transporting embers from active fire zones. The National Weather Service continues to issue Air Quality Alerts for Mesa, ...