Western wildfires: Blazes burn in 4 states amid hot weather
Source: AP
Wildfires are tearing through some parched and drought-stricken areas of the Western states. They include a massive blaze in a remote area and some smaller but dangerous wildfires. Here's a look at the latest hotspots and what crews are doing to control them.
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Air tankers and helicopters were helping hundreds of firefighters battle a wildfire south of Lake Tahoe that has burned nearly 15 square miles of timber and grass. No structures have been damaged but the California mountain town of Markleeville remained on standby for possible evacuations.
About 500 personnel were expected to be on the fire lines about 20 miles west of the Nevada border by Tuesday.
The fire was sparked by lightning Friday and it was about 10 percent contained Monday night after forcing the evacuation of some campgrounds.
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Trees are covered in smoke as a fire continues to burn Sunday, June 21, 2015, in Angelus Oaks, Calif. Firefighters working amid sweltering conditions in steep terrain were aided by a fleet of water-dropping aircraft in attacking flames in the mountainous wilderness about 90 miles east of Los Angeles. (Micah Escamilla/The Sun via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
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