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2 hrs ago | Lakeland Times

Douglas County wildfire

Introducing any fire in the outdoors is strongly discouraged today. The DNR will be suspending all burning permits and citizens should check with local fire officials for any additional restrictions in place.

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Related Topix: Fire, Natural Disasters, Douglas County, WI, Wisconsin Government, Wisconsin, Weather

7 hrs ago | CBC News

Nordegg residents allowed to go home

With a nearby fire now considered "held," residents of Nordegg are being allowed to return home.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire

11 hrs ago | USA Today

Calif. fire crews gain edge on 2 blazes

As firefighters took on a stubborn 3-day-old wildfire Friday in rough terrain north of Los Angeles, a second and more serious blaze broke out 30 miles away near Interstate 5, quickly surging to more than 500 acres, briefly threatening an elementary school and leading to the precautionary evacuation of nearly 20 homes.

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Related Topix: Fire, Natural Disasters, Los Angeles County, CA

Fri May 17, 2013

CBC News

Some wildfires started by would-be firefighters, investigator says

Wildfires like this one near Lloydminster in 2012 cause millions of dollars of damage every year in Saskatchewan.

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Related Topix: Canada, Natural Disasters, Fire,

NBC Los Angeles

19 Homes Evacuated in 250-Acre Fire

A brush fire broke out at 1:30 p.m. in Castaic on Friday, May 17, 2013. NewsChopper 4 was on the scene.

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Related Topix: Fire, Natural Disasters, Castaic, CA, Newbury Park, CA, Camarillo, CA, Agriculture, Science

Idyllwild Town Crier Online

Fight or flight? To stay and fight or evacuate from an approaching wildland fire

Share/BookmarkIt's late in the afternoon, and the air is hot, and smoky. The wind is increasing and sirens can be heard in the not so far distance.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire

WHDH

Firefighters battle flames, terrain, north of LA

Firefighters had to battle terrain as much as flames as they worked to surround a wildfire entering its third day in harsh hills and mountains north of Los Angeles.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire

CBS 47

Local fire crews helping fight Kern County wildfire

High winds are pushing flames through the mountains in the Frazier Park area of the Grapevine pass of Interstate 5. Cal Fire crews from Tulare County were called in to help fight the fast-moving fire.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Kern County, CA, Fire, Frazier Park, CA

NBC Los Angeles

Crews Continue Attack on 3,000-Acre Wildfire

A fast-growing, wind-driven fire in Los Padres National Forest grew to consume more than 2,500 acres in a short amount of time Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire, Frazier Park, CA, Media, Fox Filmed Entertainment, Lebec, CA

Thu May 16, 2013

WHBF-TV Rock Island

Car bombs, shooting in Iraq leave 21 dead

Jodi Arias returns to court for the final phase of her trial as the same jury that convicted her of first-degree murder last week now weighs whether the former waitress should be sentenced to life in prison or death.

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Related Topix: Iraq, World News, Middle East, Agriculture, Science, Natural Disasters, Fire,

KARE-TV Minneapolis

Wisconsin wildfire started by logging operations

Investigators say a large wildfire caused by logging operations in northwestern Wisconsin wasn't intentionally set and criminal charges aren't expected.

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Related Topix: Wisconsin Government, Wisconsin, Natural Disasters, Fire, Marinette County, WI, Sports

KARE-TV Minneapolis

12 homes destroyed in northern Minn. wildfire

Twelve residences, two commercial properties and 41 outbuildings were destroyed, but by nightfall a line around the hot zone had been established and crews reported 25 percent containment, meaning one-quarter of the area shouldn't see any more of those minor flare ups.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire, Menahga, MN

KLFY-TV Lafayette

Syrian troops repel rebel attack on Aleppo prison

New Orleans police say the suspect in a Mother's Day parade shooting that left 19 people wounded has been taken into custody.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Mother's Day, Texas, Natural Disasters, Fire

Edmonton Journal

Not enough evidence to lay charges in 2011 Slave Lake wildfire, RCMP say

On the second anniversary of the Slave Lake wildfire, RCMP say the task force investigating the cause of the blaze has been unable to find evidence to lay charges - or even confirm that the fire was arson.

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Related Topix: Canada, Natural Disasters, Fire

WEAU-TV Eau Claire

the Latest: Wildfire crews say fire is 100% contained in Douglas County

The huge wildfire that raced across Douglas and parts of Bayfield counties May 14 and 15 is roughly 95 percent contained as of 6 p.m. May 15.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire, Douglas County, WI, Ontario, WI, Bayfield County, WI, Gordon, WI

Wed May 15, 2013

CBC News

Fraser Road grass fire brought under control

Firefighters battle a grass fire amid smoky conditions on Fraser Road in south Winnipeg on Wednesday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire, Canada,

NBC Los Angeles

Wildfire Burns 300 Acres Near Frazier Park

A wildfire Wednesday afternoon in Los Padres National Forest near Frazier Park burned more than 300 acres in less than an hour, forcing evacuations and road closures.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire, Frazier Park, CA, Kern County, CA

The Winnipeg Free Press

Headingley grass fire destroys dealership's cars

Freak winds whipped a grass fire into an inferno, destroying part of a Dodge dealership's truck inventory, and nearly took out a restaurant that's a local fixture.

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KARE-TV Minneapolis

NW Wis. wildfire consumes 6,800 acres, causes evacuation

Fire crews in northwestern Wisconsin are regrouping Wednesday morning, hoping to hold a wildfire that has consumed 8,700 acres and burned nearly 50 homes, cabins and garages at bay.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire, Wisconsin Government, Wisconsin, Weather, Sports

Sacramento Bee Newspaper

Small Calif. wildfire destroys home, kills 2 dogs

Officials say a small brush fire in Riverside County was quickly contained and confined to a single property, but not before it killed two dogs and destroyed a house, a half-dozen sheds, several trailers, more than a dozen vehicles and a pair of boats.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire, Riverside County, CA, Wildomar, CA, Lake Elsinore, CA