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Natural Disasters · ArizonaHistorically dry conditions have combined with gusty winds to make it harder for crews to get a handle on a wildfire burning along the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, causing containment figures to plummet as the blaze nearly tripled in size in just a few days.See the Story
Crews struggle to contain wildfire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon
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Wildfires · ArizonaTeams across several western states continue to battle wildfires on hundreds of thousands of acres. The list includes Arizona's massive Dragon Bravo Fire. It is currently the largest wildfire in the continental U.S., according to media reports. Located near the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, the fire spans 123,171 acres and was just 13% contained as of Monday afternoon. Officials believe lightning was the cause of the wildfire. Nearly 2,000 people are involved in fighting the blaze.See the Story
Grand Canyon fire rages, one month on
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Swimming · ArizonaLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Two men drowned Sunday in the Colorado River south of Needles, California, the Mohave County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) said on Monday. Authorities in Arizona and California responded to a call after two men went underwater near the Topock Gorge. A diver from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department found and retrieved both victims. Life-saving efforts failed to revive them. Anoop Gankidi, 32, of Tempe, Arizona, and Venkata…See the Story
2 Men Drown During Pontoon Outing in Colorado River
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