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Crews Near Containment of Nevada Wildfire

Crews Near Containment of Nevada Wildfire

Wildfire began after a lightning strike     LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, Nev. (AP) — Firefighters say they've mostly contained a wildfire burning in short grass and brush on a rugged mountain east of Lake Mead. Fire officials report they expect to...

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CAL FIRE Firefighter Dies After Training Hike

CAL FIRE Firefighter Dies After Training Hike

Young firefighter suffered a medical emergency during training     FOX 5 San Diego DE LUZ, Calif. (FOX 5 San Diego) - A Cal Fire firefighter died Monday after suffering a serious medical emergency while on a training hike with his crew over the weekend,...

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Southern California Wildfire Burns One Home

Southern California Wildfire Burns One Home

Homeowner criticizes firefighting efforts     CHINO HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Aircraft are dropping water and retardant on a wildfire that has burned at least one home in Southern California. Scott Mclean with the state's Department of Forestry and Fire...

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Over 300 Firefighters Battle Western Montana Wildfire

Over 300 Firefighters Battle Western Montana Wildfire

Fire has increased the demand for aviation fuel and materials     HELENA, Mont. (AP) — More than 300 firefighters battled three blazes in western Montana on Sunday, and Gov. Steve Bullock declared a state of emergency to allow truck drivers to work longer...

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Northern Arizona Wildfire Containment Grows

Northern Arizona Wildfire Containment Grows

Wildfire has burned more then three square miles     FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say a wildfire burning in a northern Arizona mountain pass now is 46% contained. That figure released Sunday is up from 35% Saturday. Fire officials say the blaze has...

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Scientists Warn Oregon Lags in Disaster Preparedness

Scientists Warn Oregon Lags in Disaster Preparedness

Lawmakers didn't specify why funding for ShakeAlert and AlertWildfire was abandoned     By SARAH ZIMMERMAN Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon state lawmakers abandoned a multimillion-dollar project to develop early warning systems for earthquakes and...

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Wildfire North of Grand Canyon Burns Excess Vegetation

Wildfire North of Grand Canyon Burns Excess Vegetation

Officials say firefighters have made "excellent progress."     FREDONIA, Ariz. (AP) — A wildfire being allowed to burn on the Arizona Strip north of the Grand Canyon has grown to 2.6 square miles (7 square kilometers) within a much larger planning area where...

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Arizona Wildfire Holds Steady in Mountain Pass

Arizona Wildfire Holds Steady in Mountain Pass

Crews are working to bolster containment lines     FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A wildfire burning in a northern Arizona mountain pass is holding steady. Fire officials said Friday the blaze grew modestly overnight. It has scorched more than 3 square miles (8...

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