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Archive Home > 2002 > July > 30 > Very strong wind, limited resources made battle tough

Very strong wind, limited resources made battle tough

Officials continue to press on in their effort to control the fire

By Rachel Odell / The Bulletin
July 30, 2002

BLACK BUTTE RANCH - Fire officials said they could do nothing to stave off the flames that consumed two homes and blew through the northern part of this resort community Sunday, forcing its evacuation.

Unexpected wind gusts of up to 30 mph and dry fuel fed the blaze, which exploded out of....

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