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Fast-moving fire in Utah, the largest in the US, spreads overnight, leading to more evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire in Utah, the largest in the U.S., spread overnight due to heat and dry winds, forcing evacuations and damaging areas like the Eagle Point ski resort. The Cottonwood Fire, now over 144 square miles, was exacerbated by extreme weather conditions, with air tankers grounded and communities ordered to evacuate. Officials reported no injuries or deaths, but warned of critical weather and ongoing fire containment challenges.
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