Both fires had been at zero containment Friday. Full containment isn’t expected until July 15, according to fire officials.
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Rains, cooler weather help firefighters gain ground on large wildfires in southern New Mexico
Evacuations in areas near Ruidoso and road closures were still in effect. In Ruidoso, full-time residents will be allowed to return Monday, though everyday life won’t return to normal.
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California firefighters continue battling wind-driven wildfire
Crews expected to gain ground on the fire that has scorched thousands of acres 60 miles east of San Francisco.
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Hawaii lawmakers take aim at vacation rentals after Lahaina wildfire amplifies Maui housing crisis
Vacation rentals are a popular alternative to hotels for those seeking kitchens, lower costs and opportunities to sample everyday island life.
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Communications breakdown left authorities in the dark and residents without alerts amid Maui fire
A report released Tuesday by Western Fire Chiefs Association detailed the unprecedented challenges facing the Maui Fire Department during the series of blazes, including one that killed 101 people in the historic town of Lahaina.
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National Guard helicopters help battle West Virginia wildfires in steep terrain
The fires began earlier this week amid gusty winds and low relative humidity.
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Largest wildfire in Texas history 100% contained after burning more than 1 million acres
The blaze, sparked Feb. 26 in Hutchinson County near Stinnett, quickly grew to become the largest wildfire in state history and among the largest in U.S. history.
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Power lines ignited largest wildfire in Texas history and one nearby, officials say
Downed power lines and other utility equipment have led to other major wildfires, including the deadly blaze in Maui last year and a massive California wildfire in 2019.
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Firefighters keep up battle to stamp out largest wildfire in Texas history
Humanitarian organizations are pivoting their attention to victims who have lost their homes and livelihoods in the blazes.
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Firefighters face difficult weather conditions as they battle the largest wildfire in Texas history
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, although strong winds, dry grass and unseasonably warm weather fed the flames.