Spokane Valley fire destroys at least 13 homes, burns 1,200 acres
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SPOKANE - The number of homes destroyed by a wildfire in the Spokane Valley rose to 13 as firefighters gradually moved into a heavily-wooded area that was devastated by wind-driven flames on Thursday. (article 8)
Firefighters in California, America, are keeping up their battle to bring two huge blazes that are threatening two towns under control. (article 2)
Here's a look at the wildfires burning across Eastern Washington on Friday as firefighters were aided by cooler temperatures and diminishing winds: -The Valley View Fire in the Spokane Valley has burned 13 houses east of Spokane. (article 9)
The Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has ordered 200 National Guard troops to report for fire training to begin assisting nearly 19,000 firefighting personnel who have been battling with more than 1,400 separate fires in the state in the past two weeks. (article 3)
Fires in northern and central California caused by drought conditions, high temperatures and a series of lightning storms have destroyed 60 homes and other buildings while threatening thousands more, according to the state department of forestry and fire protection. (article 3)
The Butte fire has burned 49,000 acres since starting June 21, destroyed at least 50 structures including 40 homes and now threatens an estimated 3,800 more residences, according to firefighting agency Cal Fire. (article 7)
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SPOKANE - The number of homes destroyed by a wildfire in the Spokane Valley rose to 13 as firefighters gradually moved into a heavily-wooded area that was devastated by wind-driven flames on Thursday. (article 6)
Here's a look at the wildfires burning across Eastern Washington on Friday as firefighters were aided by cooler temperatures and diminishing winds: -The Valley View Fire in the Spokane Valley has burned 13 houses east of Spokane. (article 7)
California's wildfire season has become so severe so swiftly that for the first time in more than 30 years, National Guard troops have been deployed to fight the flames on the ground. (article 2)
The Guard is stepping in as crews across the state struggle to contain hundreds of lightning-sparked fires that have burned more than 1,000 square miles and destroyed nearly 100 homes in the past three weeks. (article 2)
A message on Paradise's Web site by the town manager urged a speedy exit: " Citizens need to immediately evacuate by gathering personal belongings that will fit in your vehicle. (article 5)
The Butte fire has burned 49,000 acres since starting June 21, destroyed at least 50 structures including 40 homes and now threatens an estimated 3,800 more residences, according to firefighting agency Cal Fire. (article 5)
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Source articles
- FOXNEWS.COM HOME > U.S. (FOX News, 07/12/2008, 688 words)
- Fight against USA fires goes on (BBC News, 07/11/2008, 160 words)
- Arnold Schwarzenegger orders State troops in to help fight fires (timesonline.co.uk, 07/10/2008, 433 words)
- A new firefight for troops (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/11/2008, 400 words)
- FOXNEWS.COM HOME > U.S. (FOX News, 07/11/2008, 1021 words)
- FOXNEWS.COM HOME > U.S. (FOX News, 07/10/2008, 694 words)
- California wildfire forces 10,000 to evacuate (Washington Post, 07/09/2008, 299 words)
- Spokane Valley fire destroys at least 13 homes, burns 1,200 acres (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/11/2008, 663 words)
- Washington Wildfires at a Glance (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/11/2008, 212 words)
- Wildfire: Don't let this happen to you! (sfgate.com, 07/09/2008, 239 words)
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Source articles
- FOXNEWS.COM HOME > U.S. (FOX News, 07/12/2008, 688 words)
- A new firefight for troops (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/11/2008, 400 words)
- FOXNEWS.COM HOME > U.S. (FOX News, 07/11/2008, 1021 words)
- FOXNEWS.COM HOME > U.S. (FOX News, 07/10/2008, 694 words)
- California wildfire forces 10,000 to evacuate (Washington Post, 07/09/2008, 299 words)
- Spokane Valley fire destroys at least 13 homes, burns 1,200 acres (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/11/2008, 663 words)
- Washington Wildfires at a Glance (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/11/2008, 212 words)
- Wildfire: Don't let this happen to you! (sfgate.com, 07/09/2008, 239 words)
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Fire, Firefighters, homes, winds, Wildfire |
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