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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

The Two-Way

Wildfire In Southern Idaho Is Growing Quickly

The view from above: A satellite image of Idaho and western Montana, taken Monday and posted by the USDA Forest Services's Active Fire Mapping website, showing smoke and clouds.

July 10, 2012 Firefighters have been able to make progress against blazes in other Western states. But the Kinyon Road Fire in Idaho has doubled in size since Sunday.

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Thursday, July 05, 2012

The Two-Way

Heat Waves, Power Outages, Wildfires: The Misery Continues

Trying to keep cool in Chicago: On Wednesday, 7-year-old Keshyra Pitts played in the spray from a fire hydrant.

July 5, 2012 Though there's some good news about progress fighting fires in the West and restoring power in the East, that's small comfort to millions who are still suffering.

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Tuesday, July 03, 2012

The Two-Way

Fewer Fireworks This July 4th; Wildfires, Drought And Derecho To Blame

Fireworks over the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on July 4, 2008. Photo taken from hear the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va.

July 3, 2012 Many towns, counties and cities are canceling fireworks celebrations or banning personal use of fireworks. But the show is set to go on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Want to get in a patriotic mood? Check the PBS video from 2007.

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The Two-Way

Colorado Springs Blaze 70 Percent Contained

A heart made of bricks from a home destroyed by the Waldo Canyon Fire in Colorado Springs, Colo.

July 3, 2012 Firefighters achieved a "major breakthrough" when they doused a hot spot. But the crash of one Air Force tanker forced the temporary grounding of some other such aircraft.

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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

The Two-Way

As Wildfires Rage, 'A Helpless Feeling'

Near Laporte, Colo., earlier this week, smoke billowed from the mountains. In the foreground: A helicopter was dumping water on a hotspot.

June 13, 2012 There are now at least 19 large wildfires burning in nine Western states. As the blazes rage in Colorado, New Mexico and elsewhere, firefighters are battling against dry weather and gusty winds.

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