Some of the largest blazes in the state’s history continue to burn.
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California wildfires some of largest in state’s history
More than 12,000 firefighters aided by helicopters and air tankers battle wildfires throughout California as reinforcements begin to arrive.
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Dry weather prompts state to suspend online burn permits
The Maine Forest Service says adequate rainfall is necessary before it will resume issuing burn permits online.
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Maine Forest Service fighting high number of wildfires
A 28-year-old man has been charged with starting a fire that burned 236 acres in northern Maine last month.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Utility company confesses to killing 84 people in 2018 California fire
The blaze, ignited by Pacific Gas & Electric’s crumbling electrical grid, nearly wiped out the entire town of Paradise.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Several wildfires rage across Maine
They include one that destroyed a home in Embden and another that consumed an acre in Gouldsboro before firefighters prevented it from spreading to a structure.
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Two wildfires in northern Maine under control
The fires broke out Thursday and were declared under control Friday afternoon after burning a total of 280 acres.