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6 min ago | IcNetwork

Grass fire in Leckwith under control after efforts by firefighters

Mark Bridger has denied having a sexual interest in children, and denied lying about the circumstances of April Jones' death in the final day of his defence The Welsh star left out of the Lions has been rewarded for his excellent form by the fans of club side Perpignan Bryn Terfel has played the world's greatest opera houses, but is heading home ... (more)

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Related Topix: Cardiff County, Wales, Natural Disasters, Fire, United Kingdom, Pembrokeshire County, Wales

2 hrs ago | The Reporter

Vacaville grass fire draws wide response

Solano County fire crews spent a large part of Thursday morning battling a three-alarm grass fire that started near the old water treatment facility in Vacaville and burned approximately 10 acres, sending a large plume of smoke into the air.

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Related Topix: Fire, Vacaville, CA, Natural Disasters, Solano County, CA, Fairfield, CA, Winters, CA

6 hrs ago | Carlsbad Current-Argus

NMSU creates position for wildland fire specialist

NMSU is one of only two land-grant universities in the U.S. to create this type of position.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire

Thu May 23, 2013

LA Daily News

Castaic brush fire burns 5 acres near Quincy Street

A brush fire scorched five acres of terrain in the Castaic area near Santa Clarita today before it was called 100 percent contained, authorities said.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Castaic, CA, Fire, Health

CBS Local

Wildfire Bills Get Governor's Signature

Wildfire prevention measures passed after Colorado's tragic wildfire season last year have been signed into law by Gov.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire, US Governors, John Hickenlooper

CBS Local

Firefighters Contain Brush Fire Near San Jose's Coyote Creek

The fire near Brokaw Road and Interstate 880 was first reported at 2:45 p.m., Capt.

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Related Topix: Fire, Natural Disasters

National Parks Traveler

Wildfire Skirts Scotty's Castle At Death Valley National Park

A wildfire approached Scotty's Castle in Death Valley National Park , but firefighters managed to keep the flames from reaching the historic complex.

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Related Topix: Death Valley National Park, US National Parks, Natural Disasters, Fire

SooToday

Orazietti flies water bomber, fights forest fire

With a bit of help and guidance from seasoned pilot, Garry Stewart, Sault Ste. Marie MPP and Ontario Minister of Natural Resources, David Orazietti, flew a CL-415 water bomber to a small remote forest fire.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire, Canada, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Ontario (Ontario, CA), North America, World News

Edmonton Journal

Brazeau County wildfire prompts evacuation order

An out-of-control wildfire fuelled by strong, gusty winds in Brazeau County has forced an evacuation order for area residents.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire, Weather,

10News

Cal Fire crews fight fire near border

A fast-moving brush fire blackened dozens of open acres Wednesday in the remote reaches of southern San Diego County, just north of the Mexican border.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire, San Diego County, CA

Mercury-Register

Butte County firefighters sharpen wildland fire skills during exercises in Oroville

The sight of a dozen firefighters in full gear dousing a dry, grassy hillside Wednesday morning looked a little incongruous, but according to Cal Fire-Butte County officials, it was necessary.

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Related Topix: Butte County, CA, Natural Disasters, Oroville, CA, Fire, Mountain Ranch, CA

Weyburn Review

Wildfire west of Edmonton forces 200 people from homes, another 200 on alert

About 200 people were ordered out of their homes in a rural area west of Edmonton on Wednesday as a wildfire fanned by heavy winds burned out of control.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire

SooToday

Tuesday forest fire update

Northeast Region forest fire situation update Northeast Region - May 21, 2013 There was one new fire reported on May 20 in the Northeast Region.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire

Wed May 22, 2013

AdelaideNow...

No charges over Cherryville fire

NO charges will be laid following a police investigation into the cause of the Cherryville fire, which destroyed a family home in the Adelaide Hills earlier this month.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire

KGUN

Wildfire in southern Arizona now at 6,000 acres

A wildfire has now burned about 7 square miles of grass and brush on ridges of the Coronado National Forest in southern Arizona.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire, Nogales, AZ, Santa Cruz County, AZ

KFMB-TV San Diego

Brush fire forces evacuations near Crawford High School

A 13-year-old boy playing with a cigarette lighter accidentally started a brush fire in El Cerrito Wednesday that briefly threatened Crawford High School and nearby homes.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire, El Cerrito, CA, San Diego, CA, San Diego County, CA, Coronado, CA

The York Daily Record

Western states' need for wildfire aid trumps contract concerns

A firefightier watches a backfire set in Hungry Valley State Park to halt the prgress of the Grand fire, which charred more than 3,000 acres of wildlands near Frazier Park on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire, Frazier Park, CA, Ventura County, CA, US Politics, Mark Udall, US News, US Senate, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Senator Mark Udall

Times-Standard

Death Valley wildfire closes Scotty's Castle

The fire erupted Monday and the visitor center has been closed, tours have been canceled, and power and phone service is out.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire

NBC2 News

60-acre brush fire burning in Island Park area

The fire is currently at 61 acres, but is now 60 percent contained. It's burning within a Lee County preserve.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire, Lee County, FL, Gateway, FL, Fort Myers, FL

Red Deer Advocate

Abandoned campfires cause more wildfires

Only days after an out-of-control wildfire threatened the hamlet of Nordegg, abandoned campfires caused 11 small wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Wildfire Management Area on Monday.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Fire, Home Listing, Home, Canada,