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Firefighters face fatigue as Monroe Canyon fire doubles in size

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Firefighters are facing fatigue after the Monroe Canyon fire doubled in size with another round of evacuations.

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  • Monroe Canyon fire has doubled in size, reaching nearly 21,000 acres with only 13% containment. 10s
  • Fire has been burning for about 13 days, prompting new rounds of evacuations. 17s
  • Firefighters are facing fatigue as they work to control the expanding fire. 40s
  • Crews are using drones with infrared cameras and aerial support to monitor and fight the fire. 1m 24s
  • No catastrophic failures have occurred, and evacuation details are available online. 1m 37s
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