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Arizona’s Bighorn Fire Fully Contained

Arizona’s Bighorn Fire Fully Contained

Wildfire burned 119,987 acres     TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A lightning-caused wildfire that charred more than 187 square miles (485 square kilometers) near Tucson was declared fully contained Thursday. However, Coronado National Forest officials said several...

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Firefighters See Gains Against Greek Wildfire

Firefighters See Gains Against Greek Wildfire

A total of 72 blazes across the country     ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A drop in high winds late Thursday helped firefighters gain ground on a large wildfire in southern Greece that raged for more than a day, forcing the evacuations of villages and summer camps....

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Containment Increases on Northeast California Fire Lines

Containment Increases on Northeast California Fire Lines

Progress on Gold and Hog fires     ADIN, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters increased containment of two wildfires in rural northeastern California, authorities said Thursday. The Gold Fire in northern Lassen County is 15% contained, according to the California...

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Firefighters in Greece Race to Stop Wildfire

Firefighters in Greece Race to Stop Wildfire

Evacuees bussed to nearby beaches     ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Firefighters and water-dropping aircraft were fighting a blaze for a second day in southern Greece Thursday that forced evacuations and a night-long battle to save seaside homes. The Fire Service...

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Tankers Help Contain Fire South of Reno

Tankers Help Contain Fire South of Reno

Firefighters and tankers kept the fire at 120 acres     RENO, Nev. (AP) — Strong winds caused a structure fire to spread into south Reno wildland, threatening more than 100 structures Tuesday and forcing some evacuations before it was brought under control....

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Crews Fight Fire in Tennessee’s Cherokee National Forest

Crews Fight Fire in Tennessee’s Cherokee National Forest

Wildfire on Little Pond Mountain     HAMPTON, Tenn. (AP) — Fire crews are battling rugged terrain and extreme heat as they take on a small wildfire on a remote mountain slope in East Tennessee, officials said. U.S. forestry officials said the fire on Little...

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Weather Unfavorable on Northern California Fire Lines

Weather Unfavorable on Northern California Fire Lines

Mineral Fire destroyed seven structures     SUSANVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters and aircraft worked Tuesday to halt the spread of two forest fires in rural northeastern California as unstable weather brought the risk of gusty winds, thunderstorms and...

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Firefighters Battle Fires in Northeastern California

Firefighters Battle Fires in Northeastern California

Gold, Hog, and Mineral fires     SUSANVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters and aircraft worked Tuesday to halt the spread of two forest fires in rural northeastern California. The Gold Fire in northern Lassen County nearly doubled in size to 7 square miles...

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New Type III Engine for El Dorado County FPD

New Type III Engine for El Dorado County FPD

A new fire engine for El Dorado County firefighters     El Dorado County Professional Firefighters - IAFF Local 3556 Placerville, CA, July 16, 2020 – El Dorado County Fire Protection District Firefighters at Station 19 in Pleasant Valley, CA received the...

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Two Firefighters Injured in California Gold Fire

Two Firefighters Injured in California Gold Fire

Several fires burning across the state     SUSANVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Two firefighters were injured Monday at the scene of a fire burning in rural northeastern California, fire officials said. The two were taken to the hospital but their injuries and their...

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