Wildfires continue to burn as West hit with near-record heat

An ABC News segment summarized wildfire activity across the West, where nearly a dozen large wildfires continued to burn amid near-record temperatures.

Wildfires continue to burn as West hit with near-record heat

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SR 377 re-opens, fire now mostly contained

State Route 377 has re-opened as U.S. Forest Service fire crews brought the 4,833-acre 377 Fire, burning between Heber-Overgaard and Hollbrook, Arizona, to 70% containment on Thursday.

SR 377 re-opens, fire now mostly contained

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Kawak receives STC’s for new CH-47 Chinook Internal firefighting tank system

Kawak Aviation has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification for its CH-47D Chinook aerial liquid delivery system and auxiliary hydraulic system while working with customer Billings Flying Service of Billings, Montana.

Kawak receives STC’s for new CH-47 Chinook Internal firefighting tank system

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Forest Service preps for another summer of devastating wildfires across much of the country

Following a year in which wildfires burned over 10 million acres, killing 53 people and leveling more than 12,300 structures, forecasters at the NIFC are predicting that warmer, drier conditions have put large portions of the Western United States at above-average risk for significant wildfires between now and September.

Forest Service preps for another summer of devastating wildfires across much of the country

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Hot, dry weather lingers in regions battling wildfires in Southwest

ABC News takes a look at how hot,dry weather is fuelling wildfires burning across the Southwest, providing a summary of conditions from the West Coast to the Midwest.

Hot, dry weather lingers in regions battling wildfires in Southwest

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Extreme heat, drought igniting wildfires in Southwest; East finally dries out

As extreme heat and drought persist in the Southwest, numerous wildfires were reported in an ABC News segment.

Extreme heat, drought igniting wildfires in Southwest; East finally dries out

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Anticipating the worst, Salt Lake's firefighters train with new tools

Salt Lake City's emergency management coordinator discussed the importance of a wildfire drill in which firefighters practiced erecting 6,000-gallon pumpkin tanks to provide water for firefighting helicopters along the city's northern foothills.

Anticipating the worst, Salt Lake's firefighters train with new tools

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