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Wallow Fire becomes third largest in Arizona history

Laura Donovan Contributor
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A bright orange sky glows throughout much of Arizona as firefighters attempt to gain ground on the Wallow fire, which is blazing over 144,000 acres near the New Mexico-Arizona state line.

The blaze became the third largest in state history, officials said today, even after emergency crews intentionally started a series of smaller fires Saturday, trying to halt the advance of the fire. The Wallow fire has already devastated an estimated 225 square miles, toward mountain communities in eastern Arizona.

Full story: Wallow Fire becomes third largest in Arizona history

Laura Donovan