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Courtesy of Navajo Nation Office of the PresidentAll evacuation orders related to the 11,027-acre Oak Ridge Fire southwest of Window Rock have been lifted as of Tuesday morning. The fire is now at 87% containment. -
Ken Lund/CC BY-SA 2.0Services from Colorado City will respond to Fredonia emergency calls, while Coconino County officials work to find a long-term solution. -
Susan Montoya Bryan/AP/APClouds start to build in the early afternoon and the air becomes sweet with the promise of rain. The monsoon season is ramping up across the southwestern United States. -
Courtesy of Greer Fire District / Fire Captain Cody WilsonThe Oak Ridge Fire grew more slowly but still surpassed 10,600 acres last night. More than 350 people in several communities remain under evacuation orders.
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More than 350 people have been evacuated from their homes southwest of Window Rock on the Navajo Nation as firefighters continue to battle the Oak Ridge Fire. -
Little America Hotel plans to close public access to its property in Flagstaff to protect against wildfire danger. -
A wind-driven wildfire burning eight miles from the Navajo Nation capital of Window Rock has grown to nearly 6,300 acres. -
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The heat wave peaks Wednesday, Excessive Heat Warnings have been issued for elevations below 4000’. In addition, dry air will further overtake the region with isolated showers, if any at all for the remainder of work week. Heat eases somewhat for the weekend ahead along with a modest return of monsoonal moisture.
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