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Multiple wildfires are burning across Southern California, including the King Fire near Los Angeles and the Gifford Fire in Santa Barbara. Firefighting efforts are ongoing amid dry, hot conditions, with evacuations and road closures in place. The fires are part of a broader wildfire season driven by drought and heat.
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The Lee Fire in Colorado has burned over 167 square miles with 6% containment, prompting evacuations and inmate relocations. California's Gifford Fire has scorched over 180 square miles, with firefighting efforts ongoing amid injuries and evacuations. Both fires highlight severe wildfire conditions this summer.
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Major US airports face increasing delays and cancellations due to staffing shortages caused by a government shutdown. Nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers are working unpaid, leading to safety concerns and widespread disruptions, especially in New York, Dallas, and Los Angeles, as the holiday travel season approaches.