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A look back on the Yarnell Hill Fire and the Granite Mountain Hotshots

A look back on the Yarnell Hill Fire and the Granite Mountain Hotshots

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A look back on the Yarnell Hill Fire and the Granite Mountain Hotshots

Thursday is the ninth anniversary of the wildfire that killed 19 firefighters in the line of duty.

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US to plant 1 billion trees as destructive wildfires kill forests

As the globe heats up, destructive fires that burn too hot for forests to quickly regrow naturally have far outpaced the government’s replanting capacity.
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Big Sandy Fire burns 150 acres, at 80% containment

Fire officials say that the fire is mostly contained, and will only require one vehicle to monitor.
Water Wars

After wildfires, scorched trees could disrupt water supplies

At the center of it all, the amount and composition of snow from less tree cover is now of concern in mountainous communities.

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Contreras Fire 90% contained, officials say
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Crime

Phoenix mother will spend life in prison for killing two young daughters

Retta Cruse was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to two counts of first-degree murder.
Monsoon

Recap: Monsoon storms pounded Arizona on Friday

Earlier Friday, strong storms moved through the southeast and East Valley bringing winds, dust and rain.

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Money

No, Social Security recipients will not receive a bonus payment in September

Millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will get two payments in September, but this is due to the calendar — it is not a bonus payment.
Education

No, military veterans’ spouses can’t teach without a college degree in Florida

Veterans without bachelor's degrees can get a temporary teaching certificate in Florida. But this doesn’t apply to their spouses, despite social media claims.