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by Peter Prochilo | Oct 5, 2021 | Firefighting
By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — U.S. officials on Tuesday approved a long-lasting fire retardant that could significantly...
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by Peter Prochilo | Sep 20, 2021 | News
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Martin Diky said he panicked as a huge wildfire started racing down a slope toward his...
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by Peter Prochilo | Sep 9, 2021 | News
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Thousands of wildfires ignite in the U.S. each year, and each one requires...
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by Peter Prochilo | Aug 24, 2021 | News
OAKRIDGE, Ore. (AP) — A firefighter died Monday while battling a wildfire southeast of Eugene, Oregon, officials said. Bryan Cutchen, Oakridge...
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