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Major fires continue to burn across western U.S.

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Thirty-seven major wildfires are currently burning across nine states in the western United States. Firefighters have made significant progress on the Canyon Fire in California, achieving 62% containment and allowing over 4,000 residents to return home, with minimal property loss reported.

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  • Thirty-seven major wildfires are burning across nine western U.S. states. 2s
  • The Canyon Fire in California is 62% contained, with over 4,000 residents allowed to return home. 20s
  • The Gifford Fire in California has burned over 100,000 acres and is 21% contained. 44s
  • Arizona's Dragon Bravo Fire, the nation's largest active fire, is nearly 40% contained. 1m 4s
  • The Leaf Fire in Colorado has prompted additional evacuations, including from a prison. 1m 23s
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