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Massive wildfires rage in Western U.S.

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Firefighters are working to mitigate massive fires in at least 10 states in the West. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.

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  • Firefighters are working to control wildfires in at least 10 western states.
  • The Gifford fire in California has burned over 91,000 acres, becoming the state's largest wildfire this year. 12s
  • The number of threatened structures has increased from 200 to 1,500 as the fire moves north. 52s
  • Community meetings are being held to prepare residents for potential evacuations. 1m 13s
  • High temperatures and erratic winds are making firefighting efforts more difficult. 1m 51s
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