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Cal Fire crews arrive in Colorado to battle massive Aspen Acres Fire

Cal Fire crews completed a nearly 1,000-mile journey over the 4th of July weekend to help battle a massive wildfire burning in Colorado.

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Firefighter helps out hummingbird during break from battling Aspen Acres fire in Colorado

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Aspen Acres fire continues to rage in Colorado. See map

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Aspen Acres Fire 15% contained at 93,600 acres; 263 homes destroyed

The Aspen Acres Fire is 15% contained at 93,634 acres as of July 7, with more than 1,500 personnel responding to the blaze in Pueblo and Custer counties.

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Aspen Acres Fire grows to 91,500 acres, containment drops overnight

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Fremont County orders evacuations for Aspen Acres Fire

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Evacuations and curfew in effect as Aspen Acres Fire rages on

Crews have constructed an extensive fireline to defend the communities of Greenwood and Wetmore after the fire made a significant push toward those communities on Sunday night, July 5, according to th...

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Colorado wildfires: Aspen Acres fire jumps to 93,000 acres, destroys 263 homes; Ferris fire grows

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3 firefighters killed in Colorado remembered for their bravery as wildfires churn in the West

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New FireSat satellites promise faster wildfire detection over California and beyond

A trio of satellites set to launch early Tuesday will give wildland firefighters more time to respond and scientists more information about fire-prone regions across the globe.

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California deploys firefighters, equipment to assist Colorado crews with Aspen Acres Fire

Dozens of Cal Fire firefighters and firefighting equipment were deployed to Colorado on Saturday to assist crews battling the 85,000-acre Aspen Acres Fire, which has been burning for nearly a week.

Update: Industrial Fire burns 10 acres in San Bernardino County since July 6

Industrial Fire initially started 9:08 a.m. July 6 at Hallmark Parkway and N. Palm Ave, Muscoy in San Bernardino County, California. Since its discovery 23 hours ago, it has burned 10 acres. There is currently no information on the containment or cause of the fire.

NBC Los Angeles

Map: Where wildfires are burning in Southern California

Three wildfires have burned thousands acres this week in Southern California and triggered evacuation orders and warnings for tens of thousands of residents in Ventura and Riverside counties. The fires blanketed widespread parts of the region with smoke,

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Where California stands on fire risk as midsummer arrives

Amid the mild weather, California's fuels continue drying.

Update: Pipeline Fire burns 1,064.5 acres in San Diego County since July 6

Pipeline Fire initially started 4:13 p.m. July 6 at Stuart Mesa Road & Hammond Drive, Camp Pendleton in San Diego County, California. After being active for 14 hours, it has burned 1,064.5 acres. At present,

The troubling new trend that’s making California’s forest fires more dangerous

But an ominous new trend is reshaping forest fire behavior. Not only have the number and size of fires grown in recent decades, but fires are burning hotter and more intensely now, and causing more lasting damage to forests.

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Where fires are spreading across California

Two fires are in challenging terrain, officials say. An air quality alert has been issued for parts of Southern California.

Fox 5 San Diego

Camp Pendleton brush fire grows to over 1,000 acres

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Evacuations are still in place for a large brush fire that started Monday afternoon on Camp Pendleton close to the Aliso Creek Rest Area along Interstate 5. Camp Pendleton firefighters have been working to protect ...

Update: 60% containment reached for Priest Fire in Tuolumne County

Priest Fire initially started 2:25 p.m. July 6 at Old Priest Grade and Highway 120, Big Oak Flat in Tuolumne County, California. As of Tuesday morning, it had ravaged 9.5 acres. By Tuesday morning, 60% of the fire was brought under containment.