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U.S.: 91 Large Wildfires Burn in Western States

HeadlineAug 02, 2021

Here in the United States, there are now 91 large wildfires burning in the West. The New York Times reports the Bootleg Fire in Oregon has now burned an area the size of Portland, Seattle, Sacramento and New York City combined. Authorities warn the fire may not be fully contained until October.

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