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    A Coulson 737 takes off from Fox Field to fight the Mesa Fire. Photo by @maurer8photography

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    Bill Would Make it a Crime to Fly Drones Over Wildfires

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    Suit Seeks to Block Forest Service Use of Fire Retardant to Combat Wildfires

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    Fire Fighting Support Bill Passes Washington House

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