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Where are the wildfires in the U.S.?

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Major wildfires are burning across the western U.S., especially in California, Arizona, and Utah. The Gifford fire in California, Dragon Bravo fire in Arizona, and Monroe Canyon fire in Utah are among the largest, with smoke affecting air quality in several states.

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Several states scorched by wildfires in the West

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  • Multiple wildfires are burning across the western United States.
  • The Gifford fire in California has burned over 72,000 acres and is only three percent contained. 12s
  • Firefighters are using bulldozers and helicopters to combat the fires in difficult terrain. 45s
  • Dry conditions and unpredictable winds are making firefighting efforts more challenging. 1m 9s
  • Rainfall in the affected areas is at about fifty percent of normal levels, contributing to rapid fire spread. 1m 30s
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Several states scorched by wildfires in the West
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CBS America
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Several states scorched by wildfires in the West

The Gifford fire in California has burned more than 72,000 acres and is only three percent contained.

Grand Canyon wildfire still not contained after 123,000 acres
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Grand Canyon wildfire still not contained after 123,000 acres

A megafire on the north rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona has burned over 120,000 acres.

Grand Canyon wildfire still not contained after 123,000 acres
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Grand Canyon wildfire still not contained after 123,000 acres

The Gifford fire in California's Los Padres National Forest has scorched more than 65,000 acres and forced evacuations.

Wildfires grow across the Southwest
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Wildfires grow across the Southwest

The Monroe Canyon fire in Utah has burned over 61,000 acres, and the Dragon Bravo fire in Arizona is at 123,000 acres.

Wildfires grow across the Southwest
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Wildfires grow across the Southwest

The Gifford fire in California has burned 65,000 acres and is only 3% contained.

Wildfires grow across the Southwest
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Wildfires grow across the Southwest

Smoke from the Gifford fire is affecting the Los Angeles basin, while smoke from Arizona and Utah fires is impacting western Colorado and Elko, Nevada.

Dozens of wildfires burn across western U.S.
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Dozens of wildfires burn across western U.S.

The Gifford fire north of Santa Barbara, California, has doubled in size and is one of 14 active fires in the state.

Dozens of wildfires burn across western U.S.
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Dozens of wildfires burn across western U.S.

The Lake fire in Nevada prompted evacuation warnings in Reno, while the Peavine fire was recently contained.

Dozens of wildfires burn across western U.S.
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Dozens of wildfires burn across western U.S.

In Arizona, the Dragon Bravo fire near the Grand Canyon's North Rim has burned over 116,000 acres.

Dozens of wildfires burn across western U.S.
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Dozens of wildfires burn across western U.S.

Utah's Monroe Canyon fire is over 58,000 acres, and the state has declared a state of emergency after nearly 700 wildfires.

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