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As heat waves hit much of Mountain West, officials warn of high wildfire risk

Wyoming Public Radio | By Will Walkey
Published July 27, 2023 at 10:22 AM MDT
The West has faced years of devastating drought, increasingly destructive wildfires and widespread exposure to toxic smoke.
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The West has faced years of devastating drought, increasingly destructive wildfires and widespread exposure to toxic smoke.

The nation’s recent heat wave is quickly drying out vegetation, which is leading land officials around the West to issue fire warnings and restrictions.

The nation’s recent heat wave is quickly drying out vegetation, which is leading land officials around the West to issue fire warnings and restrictions.

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