How's America Tackling Its Epic Fires? With an Epic Scheme
9 years, 6 months ago

How's America Tackling Its Epic Fires? With an Epic Scheme

Wired  

California's most devastating wildfire of the year started in rural Lake County just after 1 pm Saturday. Even seasoned firefighters have been stunned by the ferocity of the blaze, one of three major fires burning in the Golden State right now. Every available truck, tanker, chopper and plane has been deployed, but with manpower and resources stretched so thin authorities must occasionally triage fires, letting those that pose no risk to lives or property simply burn. This Herculean effort is been coordinated through the National Interagency Fire Center, which manages the nation's wildfire response efforts from its command center in Boise, Idaho. "This fire sort of broke the rules even relative to this incredible season that's already occurred," Daniel Swain, a climate scientist at Stanford University, told the The Los Angeles Times.

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Watch live aerial view of California wildfires as flames continue to rage
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch live aerial view of California wildfires as flames continue to rage

The Independent  

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Watch: Wildfires rage through Altadena in Southern California as five killed in firestorm
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Wildfires rage through Altadena in Southern California as five killed in firestorm

The Independent  

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Massive wildfire rages through Los Angeles hillside, forces 30,000 to evacuate
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Massive wildfire rages through Los Angeles hillside, forces 30,000 to evacuate

India Today  

A wildfire raged across an upscale section of Los Angeles on Tuesday, destroying homes and creating traffic jams as 30,000 people evacuated beneath huge plumes of smoke that covered much of the metropolitan area. At least 1,262 acres of the Pacific Palisades area between Santa Monica and Malibu had burned, officials said, after they had already warned of extreme fire …

Dozens of fires still burn in US Northeast but California fire is under relative control
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dozens of fires still burn in US Northeast but California fire is under relative control

Associated Press  

The Northeast kept a wary eye on dozens of fires that killed at least one person and continued to burn Tuesday amid bone-dry weather, while much larger and more destructive fires came under relative control in California. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for much of the state and parts of Connecticut, saying conditions were critical and …

East and West Coast wildfires: 18-year-old crew member killed as firefighters battle dangerous blazes burning on both coasts
4 months, 2 weeks ago

East and West Coast wildfires: 18-year-old crew member killed as firefighters battle dangerous blazes burning on both coasts

CNN  

CNN — Dangerous wildfires are burning Monday on the East and West coasts, with firefighters in New York and New Jersey working to contain a deadly blaze spurred by an ongoing, historic drought – while strong winds in Southern California could fan a destructive fire in Ventura County. The Jennings Creek Fire has scorched approximately 3,000 acres across parts of …

Thousands evacuated as wildfires ravage homes near Los Angeles
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands evacuated as wildfires ravage homes near Los Angeles

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate from a wildfire northwest of Los Angeles as fierce seasonal winds blew flames into ranches and neighbourhoods, destroying dozens of homes. Firefighters and police cleared residents from neighbourhoods near Camarillo before homes were set ablaze by embers blown 3.2km from the firefront, Ventura County Fire Department Captain Tony McHale said. “It’s like …

Wildfires in California have burned 1 million acres so far this year. Heat wave poses more risk
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wildfires in California have burned 1 million acres so far this year. Heat wave poses more risk

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The total acres burned in California this year surpassed 1 million as spiking temperatures Tuesday added to the challenges facing firefighters struggling to contain a stubborn blaze in the mountains northeast of Los Angeles that flared up over the weekend. Evacuation orders were expanded again Monday for remote communities northeast of Los Angeles as the Line Fire …

Takeaways on AP's story about challenges to forest recovery and replanting after wildfires
6 months ago

Takeaways on AP's story about challenges to forest recovery and replanting after wildfires

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. University of New Mexico forest ecologist Matthew Hurteau said …

Firefighters gaining control over destructive Southern California wildfires
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Firefighters gaining control over destructive Southern California wildfires

LA Times  

The Airport fire spared the city of Lake Elsinore in Riverside County but scorched nearby hills. “We’re not letting the weather deceive us,” said Kenichi Haskett, Los Angeles County Fire Department public information officer for the Bridge fire. “I know the weather is cooperating, but we’re still challenged with steep conditions.” On Friday, containment of the 52,801-acre Bridge fire increased …

Three massive wildfires continue to burn in southern California
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Three massive wildfires continue to burn in southern California

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-11 09:21 Firefighters monitor the progression of the Line Fire in the San Bernardino National Forest's mountains over Highland, California, US Sept 8, 2024. LOS ANGELES - Three fast-moving wildfires continued to burn in Southern California Tuesday as millions of residents in the region are still under an excessive heat warning. The largest one, dubbed the Line …

Three massive wildfires continue to burn in southern California
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Three massive wildfires continue to burn in southern California

China Daily  

Firefighters monitor the progression of the Line Fire in the San Bernardino National Forest's mountains over Highland, California, US Sept 8, 2024. LOS ANGELES - Three fast-moving wildfires continued to burn in Southern California Tuesday as millions of residents in the region are still under an excessive heat warning. The largest one, dubbed the Line Fire, had scorched at least …

Three massive wildfires continue to burn in southern California
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Three massive wildfires continue to burn in southern California

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-11 09:21 Firefighters monitor the progression of the Line Fire in the San Bernardino National Forest's mountains over Highland, California, US Sept 8, 2024. LOS ANGELES - Three fast-moving wildfires continued to burn in Southern California Tuesday as millions of residents in the region are still under an excessive heat warning. The largest one, dubbed the Line …

Three massive wildfires continue to burn in southern California
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Three massive wildfires continue to burn in southern California

China Daily  

Firefighters monitor the progression of the Line Fire in the San Bernardino National Forest's mountains over Highland, California, US Sept 8, 2024. LOS ANGELES - Three fast-moving wildfires continued to burn in Southern California Tuesday as millions of residents in the region are still under an excessive heat warning. The largest one, dubbed the Line Fire, had scorched at least …

Wildfires burn out of control in California, evacuations ordered
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Wildfires burn out of control in California, evacuations ordered

Al Jazeera  

Out-of-control wildfires surrounding Los Angeles are continuing to expand, forcing families to evacuate and blanketing the sky with choking smoke. Orange County Fire Authority Captain Steve Concialdi said the fire was continuing to grow and bearing down on Santiago Peak, home to radio and television broadcast towers used by local media outlets, as well as federal and local government agencies. …

Wildfires tear through western US during heatwave
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Wildfires tear through western US during heatwave

Hindustan Times  

Wildfires fueled by soaring temperatures in the western United States have scorched thousands of acres, forcing hundreds of families to flee, US officials said Monday. Wildfires tear through western US during heatwave A blaze burning out of a control near Los Angeles sparked mandatory evacuations as it tore through swathes of tinder-dry California countryside around popular tourist spots. "Dangerous heat …

Wildfires rage across western US amid intense heat wave
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Wildfires rage across western US amid intense heat wave

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-09 16:43 A firefighter extinguishes hot spots in a burned out structure as the Boyles Fire burns in Clearlake, California, US Sept 8, 2024. SACRAMENTO, the United States - Fueled by excessive heat and drought, several large wildfires raged across the western United States on Sunday, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and worrying climate …

Wildfires rage across western US amid intense heat wave
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Wildfires rage across western US amid intense heat wave

China Daily  

A firefighter extinguishes hot spots in a burned out structure as the Boyles Fire burns in Clearlake, California, US Sept 8, 2024. SACRAMENTO, the United States - Fueled by excessive heat and drought, several large wildfires raged across the western United States on Sunday, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and worrying climate experts about more fires in …

Wildfires rage across western US amid intense heat wave
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Wildfires rage across western US amid intense heat wave

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-09 16:43 A firefighter extinguishes hot spots in a burned out structure as the Boyles Fire burns in Clearlake, California, US Sept 8, 2024. SACRAMENTO, the United States - Fueled by excessive heat and drought, several large wildfires raged across the western United States on Sunday, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and worrying climate …

Firefighters significantly tame California’s fourth-largest wildfire on record
7 months, 1 week ago

Firefighters significantly tame California’s fourth-largest wildfire on record

Associated Press  

CHICO, Calif. — California’s largest wildfire this year has been significantly tamed as the state’s initially fierce fire season has, at least temporarily, fallen into a relative calm. The Park Fire was 53% contained Monday after scorching nearly 671 square miles in several northern counties, destroying 637 structures and damaging 49 as it became the state’s fourth-largest wildfire on record. …

Record-breaking wildfires scorch more than 1.4 million acres in Oregon, authorities say
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Record-breaking wildfires scorch more than 1.4 million acres in Oregon, authorities say

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Wildfires in Oregon have burned more acres of land in 2024 than in any year since reliable records began, authorities said Friday, with the mid-August peak of fire season still on the horizon. Blazes have scorched more than 1.4 million acres, or nearly 2,200 square miles, Northwest Interagency Coordination Center spokesperson Carol Connolly said. Another fire near …

Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms

NPR  

Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms toggle caption Andy Cross/AP/The Denver Post CHICO, Calif. — Firefighters made progress Saturday against California's largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms that could unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds and erode progress made over the past week. Sponsor Message But hotter weather, fuels and terrain will continue …

California wildfire now fourth largest in state history, hot weather offers no relief
7 months, 3 weeks ago

California wildfire now fourth largest in state history, hot weather offers no relief

The Hindu  

More than 6,000 firefighters in California's Central Valley continued to battle the largest blaze in the U.S. on Saturday, which burned its way into the history books as the state's fourth largest conflagration on record. The 100-degree heat along with winds up to 25 mph or more in some spots, offered little relief to the firefighters, trying to contain the …

Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms, lightning
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms, lightning

Associated Press  

CHICO, Calif. — Firefighters made progress Saturday against California’s largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms that could unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds and erode progress made over the past week. But hotter weather, fuels and terrain will continue posing challenges for the estimated 6,500 firefighters battling the fire, which has spread over 626 square miles since …

California wildfires off to explosive start, burning 30 times as many acres as all of last year
7 months, 4 weeks ago

California wildfires off to explosive start, burning 30 times as many acres as all of last year

LA Times  

Laguna Beach firefighter Brian Adams keeps a close eye on fast-moving flames as dozens of firefighters manage the southeastern flank of the Borel fire near the community of Twin Oaks in Kern County. In 2022, 7,477 wildfires burned 331,358 acres, according to Cal Fire data. The fifth-largest wildfire in the state’s history, it has scorched almost 390,000 acres and remains …

Firefighters make progress against massive blaze in California ahead of warming weather
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Firefighters make progress against massive blaze in California ahead of warming weather

Associated Press  

FOREST RANCH, Calif. — Fire crews worked Tuesday to hold on to the progress made against the largest blaze in California this year ahead of warming temperatures forecast for later this week. “That’s going to be a continued challenge for us moving forward over the next couple of days,” said Mark Brunton, an operations section chief with the California Department …

California man defends his home as wildfires push devastation and spread smoke across US West
7 months, 4 weeks ago

California man defends his home as wildfires push devastation and spread smoke across US West

Associated Press  

COHASSET, Calif. — In the small forest community of Cohasset, Ron Ward watched as flames hundreds of feet high from California’s deadly Park Fire approached his family ranch. The Park Fire, the largest wildfire in California this year and the sixth largest in the state’s recorded history, was one of more than 100 large active wildfires burning in the U.S. …

California wildfire explodes; becomes largest in U.S.
8 months ago

California wildfire explodes; becomes largest in U.S.

The Hindu  

Thousands of firefighters were battling with a rapidly growing wildfire in northern California on July 27 after the blaze doubled in size in a 24-hour span. “The Park Fire had burnt more than 3,50,000 acres about 144 km north of the state capital city of Sacramento as of July 27 evening,” according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire …

Wildfires in Oregon and Washington State burn almost 1 million acres
8 months ago

Wildfires in Oregon and Washington State burn almost 1 million acres

Hindustan Times  

Winds and lightning strikes have sparked and fanned wildfires across the Pacific Northwest this week, including the largest fire in the United States, which was rapidly expanding near the Oregon-Idaho border on Friday. Oregon State Fire Marshal/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo The Durkee Fire near Huntington, Oregon, about 100 miles north of Boise, Idaho, has scorched 600 square miles, an area …

Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather
8 months ago

Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather

Associated Press  

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Firefighters in the West are scrambling as wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather. The Oregon Department of Transportation also closed the eastbound lanes of I-84 from Pendleton to Baker City and warned Tuesday night that travelers should expect continued highway …

California’s wildfires are burning far more land so far this year than in 2023
8 months, 1 week ago

California’s wildfires are burning far more land so far this year than in 2023

NPR  

California’s wildfires are burning far more land so far this year than in 2023 toggle caption Eric Thayer/AP So far in this year’s California’s wildfire season, about 20 times more acres of land have burned than around this time last year. “We are not just in a fire season, but we are in a fire year,” Joe Tyler, director of …

Firefighters make progress against California wildfire, but heat and fire risks grow in the West
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Firefighters make progress against California wildfire, but heat and fire risks grow in the West

Associated Press  

OROVILLE, Calif. — Firefighters made progress Friday against a California wildfire that triggered extensive evacuation orders, but damage assessments raised the number of destroyed structures to 25, and forecasters said heat and fire risk were expanding on the West Coast. Firefighters “did a really good job yesterday” enforcing containment lines, and wind hasn’t been a factor, said Cal Fire Capt. …

Rains help firefighters gain ground on large wildfires in southern New Mexico
9 months ago

Rains help firefighters gain ground on large wildfires in southern New Mexico

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rainy conditions were helping more …

California wildfires have already burned 90,000 acres, and summer is just beginning
9 months, 1 week ago

California wildfires have already burned 90,000 acres, and summer is just beginning

LA Times  

California’s summer is off to a fiery start after an explosion of wildfire activity across the state this week, with blazes stretching firefighting resources thin, forcing evacuations and scorching several homes, businesses and bone-dry hillsides. Perilous weather conditions in the last days of spring before Thursday — strong winds, low humidity and high temperatures — fueled flames from Los Angeles …

New wildfires grow in Northern California as firefighters gain ground against big blaze in the south
9 months, 1 week ago

New wildfires grow in Northern California as firefighters gain ground against big blaze in the south

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Big new wildfires challenged California firefighters Tuesday even as they increased containment of earlier blazes that erupted as dry north winds arrived over the weekend. AP AUDIO: New wildfires grow in Northern California as firefighters gain ground against big blaze in the south AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a wildfire outside of Los Angeles has burned more …

At least 1 dead in New Mexico wildfire that forced thousands to flee, governor’s office says
9 months, 1 week ago

At least 1 dead in New Mexico wildfire that forced thousands to flee, governor’s office says

Associated Press  

SANTA FE, N.M. — Thousands of southern New Mexico residents fled a mountainous village as a wind-whipped wildfire tore through homes and other buildings, and killed at least one person. “Within an hour, the police department, the fire department, everybody’s there blocking, barricading the roads to our area and telling everybody to leave,” he said. “Thank God we were ready.” …

Wildfire season is upon us. Here’s what to know and how to prepare
9 months, 1 week ago

Wildfire season is upon us. Here’s what to know and how to prepare

LA Times  

It’s Tuesday, June 18. Wildfire season is upon us If the last couple of years of fewer rampant wildfires and less smoke choking our skies eased your wildfire concerns, let this week’s Post fire be a wake-up call. It’s true that California experienced notably milder fire seasons in 2022 and 2023 when compared with previous years. The National Oceanic and …

Rain helps contain still-burning wildfires in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley; state sending more aid
1 year ago

Rain helps contain still-burning wildfires in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley; state sending more aid

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — Crews who have been battling still-burning wildfires in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley this week have gotten an assist from rain and from the state government, which has deployed new resources to the area, officials said Saturday. The three larger fires that make up that complex range from 50 to 70% contained and are being managed by a joint …

Texas firefighters closer to extinguishing Panhandle wildfires
1 year ago

Texas firefighters closer to extinguishing Panhandle wildfires

Raw Story  

"Texas firefighters closer to extinguishing Panhandle wildfires" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. LUBBOCK — Texas firefighters are gaining more control over the remaining wildfires in the Panhandle, more than two weeks after the infernos first engulfed …

Influx of firefighters, cooler weather help keep Texas Panhandle wildfires in check
1 year ago

Influx of firefighters, cooler weather help keep Texas Panhandle wildfires in check

LA Times  

Smoke from the Smokehouse Creek fire wafts above charred trees in Canadian, Texas, on Monday. An influx of hundreds of firefighters and more favorable weather conditions on Monday helped authorities in the Texas Panhandle keep the largest wildfire in state history from threatening more homes and communities, fire officials said. Strong winds spread flames and led to the evacuation of …

Firefighters keep up battle to stamp out largest wildfire in Texas history
1 year ago

Firefighters keep up battle to stamp out largest wildfire in Texas history

Associated Press  

McALLEN, Texas — Planes dropped fire retardant over the Texas Panhandle on Sunday and a small community was ordered to evacuate as firefighters kept up efforts to stamp out the largest wildfire in state history while contending with new blazes. “I think sometimes what people don’t understand in a small rural community is that there is no temporary housing,” Winters …

Texas wildfire: Biggest fire in state history could worsen with strong winds, dry weather
1 year ago

Texas wildfire: Biggest fire in state history could worsen with strong winds, dry weather

CNN  

CNN — The wildfire in Texas has already killed two people, demolished hundreds of structures and obliterated thousands of cattle as it became the biggest blaze in the state’s history. “There was no way she could’ve gotten out.” • Blaze mangles state cattle industry: The fires are tearing through the Panhandle, which is home to 85% of the state’s cattle …

Wildfires ravage Texas panhandle, emergency declared
1 year, 1 month ago

Wildfires ravage Texas panhandle, emergency declared

Hindustan Times  

Wildfires are wreaking havoc in northern Texas, fueled by dry, windy, and unseasonably warm conditions. In contrast, the Windy Deuce and Grape Vine Creek fires are 20 per cent contained, while the Juliet Pass fire boasts a 90 per cent containment rate. Interestingly, drought conditions do not play a significant role; much of the panhandle remains drought-free, with only small …

In a state used to hurricanes and flooding, Louisiana is battling an unprecedented wildfire season
1 year, 6 months ago

In a state used to hurricanes and flooding, Louisiana is battling an unprecedented wildfire season

Associated Press  

— Louisiana, typically one of the wettest states in the country, is on fire. Louisiana’s excessive wildfire season is just one climate disaster in a summer of weather anomalies that have plagued the country — a tropical storm watch issued for southern California, destructive flooding in the Northeast and the fatal wildfires in Maui, the deadliest in the country in …

Canada’s wildfires have burnt an area 16 times larger than normal
1 year, 7 months ago

Canada’s wildfires have burnt an area 16 times larger than normal

Hindustan Times  

“Blame Canada ”, read the front page of the New York Post, when smoke from wildfires in Quebec blanketed the east coast of the United States last week. What had previously been a problem in Canada—of enormous wildfires—quickly became one in the United States, when abnormal winds pushed plumes south of the border. That is greater than the total area …

California's extreme wildfires are triggering "fire whirls"
1 year, 7 months ago

California's extreme wildfires are triggering "fire whirls"

Salon  

Thousands of acres are burning as of Wednesday from California and Oregon to Washington and the US-Canada border, all due to wildfires being exacerbated by climate change. Because humans are emitting greenhouse gases by burning fossil fuels, we are exacerbating unprecedented extreme weather events like extreme wildfires. Perhaps the most seemingly bizarre detail: Firefighters battling the wildfires along the California-Nevada …

Progress made against massive California-Nevada wildfire but flames threaten iconic Joshua trees
1 year, 7 months ago

Progress made against massive California-Nevada wildfire but flames threaten iconic Joshua trees

Associated Press  

MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE, Calif. — Firefighters aided by rain fought to contain a massive blaze that swept through the California desert into Nevada and is threatening the region’s famous spiky Joshua trees. Wednesday saw the rain easing and temperatures rising but fire officials said crews were able to continue mopping up the blaze and reinforcing containment lines on the fire’s …

Crews balance firefighting and protecting a fragile ecosystem in containing California-Nevada blaze
1 year, 7 months ago

Crews balance firefighting and protecting a fragile ecosystem in containing California-Nevada blaze

Associated Press  

MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE, Calif. — Firefighters battling a massive blaze in California’s Mojave National Preserve on Tuesday faced the difficult task of stopping the fire without bulldozers and other heavy equipment that could damage the region’s famous Joshua trees and other sensitive plants. While it’s one of the largest national park units outside of Alaska and Hawaii, the vast majority …

AP PHOTOS: Canada's wildfires blacken thousands of square miles, upend lives
1 year, 8 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Canada's wildfires blacken thousands of square miles, upend lives

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Canada's worst-ever wildfire season has …

Billions are being spent to turn the tide on the US West’s wildfires. It won’t be enough
1 year, 9 months ago

Billions are being spent to turn the tide on the US West’s wildfires. It won’t be enough

Associated Press  

Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print DOWNIEVILLE, Calif. — Using chainsaws, heavy machinery and controlled burns, the Biden administration is trying to turn the tide on worsening wildfires in the U.S. West through a multi-billion dollar cleanup of forests choked with dead trees and undergrowth. A crew member uses a tree processor to …

Wildfires in Anchorage? Climate change sparks disaster fears
1 year, 10 months ago

Wildfires in Anchorage? Climate change sparks disaster fears

Associated Press  

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Research on a flat spot for air evacuations. This is the new reality in Alaska’s largest city, where a recent series of wildfires near Anchorage and the hottest day on record have sparked fears that a warming climate could soon mean serious, untenable blazes in urban areas — just like in the rest of the drought-plagued American …

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