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“We have not seen conditions this severe in the last 20 years,” By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada fire...
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Emergency declaration covers 41 of 58 counties By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin...
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Wildfire burned 52% of watershed FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — It’s nearly two years since a fire burned nearly 3.1 square miles...
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