5,000 firefighters tackle wildfires across US south-west
by Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#5ZEGP)
High winds have hampered operations as crews fight blazes in Texas, Colorado and New Mexico
More than 5,000 firefighters have battled multiple wildland blazes in dry, windy weather across the south-west, including a fire that has destroyed dozens of structures in west Texas and another picking up steam again in New Mexico.
Evacuation orders remained in place on Thursday for residents near the wildfires in Texas, Colorado and New Mexico. High winds prevented officials from sending aircraft to drop retardant or water in many places.
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