justnorth posted on May 03, 2007 05:04
A series of forest fires collectively burned more than 2,000 acres across the northern half of the state Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29. Aided by prolonged droughty conditions, warm temperatures and strong winds, the fires kept fire fighting crews from the Department of Natural Resources, local fire departments and U.S. Forest Service busy through the night in some cases...
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