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10000 flee as wild Arizona fire threatens to hit Mexico

Nearly 10000 people were forced to flee and 30 houses were charred down when a massive wildfire in Arizona broke out and was at the brink of moving in to New Mexico on Friday. The fire threatened more towns possibly endangering two major power lines that bring electricity from Arizona to west Texas, a report said.

Wind Eases, Aiding Major Arizona Firefight

Wildland firefighters Wes Big Crow (L) and Mike Coleman
Firefighters in eastern Arizona took advantage of weather conditions on Friday to mitigate damage by the massive Wallow Fire which has mostly charred more than about 638 square miles by carrying out burnout operations to get rid of extra fuel surrounding a pair of towns with thousands of homes.
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Will Arizona Wallow fire cause blackouts in Texas, New Mexico?

The massive Wallow wildfires raging Arizona's eastern border forests expanded to 389,000 acres by Wednesday as strong winds carry toward New Mexico, now covering an area larger than the city of Phoenix. El Paso Electric warned that 90,000 people could go without power by Friday if their lines are damaged.
smoke from the Wallow Wildfire fills the sky in Luna, New Mexico June 6, 2011

Arizona Wallow Fire Photos & Timeline [PHOTOS]

The massive wildfires raging in Arizona since May 29 have swelled to 389,000 acres by Wednesday, and are heading toward New Mexico, now covering an area larger than the city of Phoenix.
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Arizona's Massive Wallow Fire Expands Unchecked, Quickly

The Wallow Fire along Arizona's eastern border forests has grown quickly and unchecked on Wednesday as the latest official area measurements show fast expansion of what is currently the 2nd largest fire in the state's history.
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Arizona Wildfire Rages On: The Dramatic Photos

Along Arizona’s eastern border, a mammoth forest fire is raging uncontained as high winds and low humidity triggered a declaration of emergency. Here's a look at the dramatic photos of the Wallow Fire.
Smoke from the Wallow Wildfire surround trees in Eagar, Arizona

Arizona Fire Update: Flames Spread To Eastern Areas

The Wallow fire burning in eastern Arizona is approximately 311,481 acres with no level of containment. There are currently rolling blackouts throughout the area due to the testing of the power grid in the community.
A view of the Wallow Wildfire

Major Arizona forest fire rages unchecked

A major forest fire along Arizona's eastern border is burning completely uncontained as high winds and low humidity have triggered a declaration of emergency that coordinates the entire state's response.
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Negotiators eye $2.4 trillion debt limit hike: Kyl

White House and congressional negotiators are considering a $2.4 trillion rise in the U.S. debt limit to carry through to the end of 2012, which would require at least $2.5 trillion in savings over a decade or more, Republican Senator Jon Kyl said on Tuesday.
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Sabean's Hypocrisy: In defense of Scott Cousins

Somehow the moral ground shifted dramatically under Scott Cousins' feet after he collided with catcher Buster Posey on a game-winning play. Giants GM Brian Sabean is more than willing to vilify Cousins for wanting to win, and playing to win under the accepted rules of baseball.

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