Wild Fire Struck Southwestern US

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2011-06-21
The United States
Wildfire

Up to present, critical wildfire originated from Arizona State has lasted for 20 days
and burned at least 0.2 million acres of land, affecting 7 states in total. So far the
conflagration has destroyed more than 40 homes and urged at least 10 thousand
residents in several townships to be evacuated. Over 3,500 firefighters have
endeavored to extinguish the fire and could finally catch a small break as the
condition gets under control after the extremity on Sunday, June 19. Drought as well
as distinctive heat and strong wind this year are all regarded as major causes of the
wildfire although human factors are still in consideration according to the responding
agencies.