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What to know about the fires dotting the western U.S. and Canada
Hundreds of wildfires are burning across the Western states, Alaska and Canada as fire season perks up amid a sprawling heat ...
Western Pines Fire near Davenport shrinks but remains uncontained
SEATTLE — The Western Pines fire that’s burning near Davenport has shrunk about 55 acres over the weekend. It’s now 5,812 ...
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Nearby helitack crew prevented Douglas County fire from becoming much worse, sheriff says
South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) said the vegetation fire burning near US 85 had grown to 130 acres and was 90% contained by ...
Wildfires ignite in Douglas County, add to damage from western slope blazes
At least four uncontained wildfires burning across Colorado’s western slope on Sunday, which together have destroyed ...
Extreme fire warnings hit millions in US West
Widespread red flag warnings were issued across the Western U.S. on Wednesday amid gusty winds and low humidity.
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Western Pines Fire holds at 5,800 acres with 0% containment, some evacs downgraded
The Western Pines Fire remains over 5,812 acres with 0% containment, though some evacuation levels have been downgraded. UPDATE: July 13, 10 a.m.
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Wildfires can harm water quality up to eight years later, CU Boulder study finds
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder found that wildfires in Colorado and throughout the western United States ...
Big heat coming to western US following Independence Day weekend
A heat wave will build over much of the interior western United States during some of the typically hottest days of the ...
Section of National Park in Colorado closed after wildfire doubles in size
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, a popular outdoor destination in western Colorado, was closed to the public after a wildfire on the South Rim rapidly doubled in size.