Wildfire in Arizona Forces Residents out of Town

The Arizona wildfire, that has burnt 486 square miles of forest, reached the 11th day. The fire is being fueled by dry weather and 60 mph winds. The source of the fire is believed to be an unattended campfire. This fire has landed in the state record books as being the second largest wildfire. Although no one has yet to be seriously injured, the fire destroyed 10 structures and forced aircraft to alternative airports some 200 miles away. Not to mention, smoke from the fire has been seen in Iowa and it can be seen by satellites in space. Thousands of firefighters, including some as far away as New York, have worked to suppress the fire. They used firebreaks to create a perimeter of already burnt sections of land to prevent the fire from spreading. In surrounding towns, over 7,000 residents have been asked to evacuate from their homes. Firefighters are getting support from residents to help with battling the blaze.



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