Firefighters battle major blazes as U.S. West faces more heat

Reuters: Firefighters in Alaska, Oregon and drought-hit California on Monday fought several massive wildfires that have blackened swathes of overheated U.S. West Coast states, as crews braced for warmer temperatures later this week, officials said. Aided by falling temperatures, Alaska firefighters have gained an edge over two major blazes in the greater Anchorage area that have destroyed dozens of homes. Some residents were allowed to return to their homes. Firefighters have contained about 25 percent......

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