Southwest Wildfire Season Begins Amid Federal Staffing Concerns
May 27, 2025
Wildfire season in the Southwest has begun, with the Greer Fire covering 20,000 acres in Arizona’s White Mountains.
Wildfire season in the Southwest has begun, with the Greer Fire covering 20,000 acres in Arizona’s White Mountains.
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