Dry, windy conditions fuel explosive wildfire growth across western US
BEAVER, Utah — Wildfire activity has intensified across the western United States, as consecutive days of hot, dry and windy…
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Dangerous weather hampers firefighters and leads to fireworks bans in western US
Hot, dry and windy conditions are fueling a fast-moving wildfire in Utah, forcing the governor to declare an emergency and…