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Experts To Western States: Time To Finally Fight Wildfires With More Fire

A firefighter carries a hose while battling the Glass Fire in a Calistoga, Calif., vineyard, Oct. 1 Noah Berger/AP hide caption

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Experts To Western States: Time To Finally Fight Wildfires With More Fire

October 27, 2020 • Experts warn that Western states and the federal government need to radically increase the number and size of controlled burns to help reduce the ongoing risks of more catastrophic wildfire seasons.

Experts To Western States: Time To Finally Fight Wildfires With More Fire

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'Epic' Wildfire Explodes In Colorado

Flames from the Waldo Canyon Fire glowed on the western side of Colorado Springs, Colo., Tuesday night. Bryan Oller/AP hide caption

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'Epic' Wildfire Explodes In Colorado

June 27, 2012 • In Colorado Springs, firefighters are in "triage" mode. They're passing by some homes they don't think can be saved to get to others they may be able to keep from burning. Dry conditions, hot temperatures and strong winds are fanning the flames.

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