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August 2, 2021

U.S.: 91 Large Wildfires Burn in Western States
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Here in the United States, there are now 91 large wildfires burning in
the West. The New York Times reports the Bootleg Fire in Oregon has now
burned an area the size of Portland, Seattle, Sacramento and New York
City combined. Authorities warn the fire may not be fully contained
until October.


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