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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Kathy McCormack and Susan Montoya Bryan

Utah declares state of emergency as massive wildfire spreads across state

Utah has imposed fireworks restrictions and declared a state of emergency ahead of July Fourth celebrations, as the largest wildfire in the U.S. continues to spread across parched forests. Crews are battling new blazes erupting across the arid state.

The National Weather Service issued a rare "Particularly Dangerous Situation" warning, citing dry, windy conditions that are exacerbating fire risks across the western U.S.

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