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Fire creates large plume of smoke near LSU
WBXH
Entertainment News from AP BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - A fire broke out in Baton Rouge early Thursday morning that sent a large plume of smoke into the air. ...

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Fire near Acton burns more than 500 acres
Los Angeles Times (blog)
A fire near Acton has burned more than 500 acres, prompting a large response from firefighters battling to protect homes. The blaze was reported at 2:22 pm ...

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CNN International

Mother Nature helping firefighters battle Cal fire
The Associated Press
Part of the fire in the eastern foothills of the Tehachapi Mountains, about 70 miles north of Los Angeles, was sending up a large plume of smoke, ...
Firefighters gain ground against blazes in Kern County, CaliforniaCNN
Bull Fire 12 percent contained, no more residences threatened WednesdayBakersfield Californian
Mother Nature helps firefighters battle Calif fireCt Post
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More to learn about fire before setting a burn-off target
Sydney Morning Herald
And recent studies of the impact of fire on Mallee wildlife show that large, long-unburnt areas are critical for populations of many native birds and ...

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Careless Smoking Blamed For Large Apt. Fire
KMGH Denver
Fire investigators in Colorado Springs said Monday it was careless smoking that damaged 13 apartments in Colorado Springs this weekend. ...

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Kansas City Star

Shawnee firefighter died in house fire after removing his mask, report says
Kansas City Star
He and firefighters at his station responded to about three calls that day and Glaser had two large meals, the report said. ...
Shawnee Firefighter's Death Ruled AccidentalKMBC Kansas City
Firefighter's death determined accidentalShawnee Dispatch
Investigators conclude NE Kansas firefighter died after removing oxygen maskfox4kc.com

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New York Times

Judge Rejects Forest Service's Plan on Fire Retardant
New York Times
In some cases, large numbers of fish have been killed when retardant has been dropped into lakes and streams. The plan encourages pilots not to drop ...
Molloy orders review of US Forest Service's use of aerial fire retardantsThe Missoulian
'Everybody looks the other way because it is a war on fire'KVAL
Judge orders tougher look at fire retardant dropsHelena Independent Record

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Large brush fire burning off Hwy 91W in Corona
Press-Enterprise (blog)
The fire, reported at 6:55 pm, is reported to be large, though a specific acreage has not been determined. The CHP is also reporting that a green van and a ...

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CBC.ca

Fire crews busy battling several fires in Kamloops
Montreal Gazette
Firefighters in the Kamloops fire zone remained busy Thursday morning fighting several large wildfires scattered throughout the area. ...
Wildfire watch: New fire flares at Bonaparte Lake near BarriereMontreal Gazette

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CBC.ca

Burnaby Mountain fire under control
CBC.ca
One witness told CBC News it appeared to be a grass fire, though several large trees had caught fire as well. When the blaze was at its biggest, ...

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