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SECURITYJun 21 · 19:37 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROITValerie Gonzalez, Associated Press

Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US West

Extreme heat, wind, and drought conditions fueled wildfires in the U.S. West, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced evacuations near Salt Lake City. Similar fires in Colorado, Arizona, and Florida were exacerbated by severe drought and high temperatures, with authorities warning of increased fire danger due to prolonged dry and hot weather.

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Iron FiretopicUtahplaceSalt Lake CityplaceEurekaplaceColoradoplaceArizonaplaceFloridaplaceUTAH Fire InfoorganizationKelly WickenspersonSpencer CoxpersonOak Creek CanyonplaceU.S. Drought Monitororganization
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