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Red state gov bans July Fourth fireworks statewide over wildfire concerns ahead of America’s 250th anniversary

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Thursday issued a temporary, statewide restriction on fireworks for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, citing “historic” and “extraordinary” wildfire conditions across the state. Cox, a Republican, signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency, temporarily suspending state law to allow … Read more

Eastern Washington wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes

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High winds drove a wildfire into an eastern Washington neighborhood, forcing the evacuation of about 1,500 people and destroying at least 15 homes, officials said Wednesday. The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that its forensic unit found what appeared to be human remains inside a home destroyed in the fire. A family member had … Read more

Wind-driven wildfire in Spokane prompts evacuations, destroys structures

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More than 11,000 people in the Spokane, Washington, area were under evacuation orders after a wind-fueled wildfire broke out Tuesday, according to officials, who said some structures had been lost. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. About 2,340 primary and secondary structures were under evacuation orders … Read more

Fighter jet crashes in Washington state, sparking wildfire

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A fighter jet crashed into a mountain Saturday afternoon in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire, local officials said.  The crash occurred at about noon near Rimrock Lake in Washington state. The pilot sustained minor injuries after ejecting from the plane and was transported to the hospital, the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office said.  Smoke rises … Read more

LA business leader says crime, wildfire fallout fueling Pratt surge as voters seek change: ‘People are angry’

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! SANTA MONICA, CA — A business leader and former city council candidate is reacting to Spencer Pratt’s surge in the Los Angeles mayoral race by pointing to crime, the recent wildfires, and the inhospitable business climate as the reason why voters are discontent with the status quo.  … Read more

More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homes

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SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — More than 17,000 people were under evacuation orders in Southern California on Tuesday as a wildfire threatened suburban homes. The wind-driven Sandy Fire was reported Monday in the hills above Simi Valley, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles. By Tuesday morning, it had consumed more than two square … Read more