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Three Firefighters Lost in West’s Deadly Blaze
Three firefighters died battling the Snyder Fire near the Colorado-Utah border, part of a deadly wildfire merger that’s scorched 44 square miles—while two others were injured and forced into emergency shelters. The blaze, fueled by extreme heat, dryness, and wind, is part of a worsening wildfire crisis across the West, prompting states of emergency in both states and potential Fourth of July fireworks bans. The Cottonwood Fire in Utah, now the largest, has burned over 144 square miles, destroying a ski resort and cabins, as National Guard troops are mobilized to fight the flames. Support the…
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