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Hatwai Canyon fire blocks Highway 95

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A fire burning at the top of Hatwai Canyon has partially blocked U. S. Highway 95 north of Lewiston, according to the Idaho Department of Lands. The Mile Marker 320 Fire has scorched approximately 80 acres and is threatening about 15 structures, with Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office issuing a 'ready' evacuation notice for an area near the fire.

Drivers on U. S. Highway 95 from mile marker 317 to Evans Road are asked to exercise caution, watch for emergency vehicles, and be prepared for potential road closures. Firefighting efforts include helicopters, single-engine air tankers, two hand crews, and eight engines, involving about 80 personnel from multiple agencies. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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    A fire burning at the top of Hatwai Canyon has partially blocked U. S. Highway 95 north of Lewiston“The Mile Marker 320 Fire burning at the top of Hatwai Canyon has partially blocked traffic on U.S. Highway 95 north of Lewiston.”
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    The fire is according to the Idaho Department of Lands“According to a news release from the Idaho Department of Lands, the uncontained blaze has scorched about 80 acres and is threatening about 15 structures.”
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    The Mile Marker 320 Fire has scorched approximately 80 acres“According to a news release from the Idaho Department of Lands, the uncontained blaze has scorched about 80 acres and is threatening about 15 structures.”
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    The Mile Marker 320 Fire is threatening about 15 structures“The Mile Marker 320 Fire burning at the top of Hatwai Canyon has partially blocked traffic on U.S. Highway 95 north of Lewiston. According to a news release from the Idaho Department of Lands, the uncontained blaze has scorched about 80 acres and is threatening about 15 structures.”
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    Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office issued a 'ready' evacuation notice for an area near the fire“The Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office issued a “ready” evacuation notice for an area near the fire.”
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    Drivers on U. S. Highway 95 from mile marker 317 to Evans Road are asked to exercise caution“Drivers traveling on U.S. Highway 95 through the area are asked to use extreme caution, watch for fire personnel and emergency vehicles, and be prepared for changing road conditions or potential closures, according to the sheriff’s office.”
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    Drivers on U. S. Highway 95 from mile marker 317 to Evans Road are asked to watch for emergency vehicles“Drivers traveling on U.S. Highway 95 through the area are asked to use extreme caution, watch for fire personnel and emergency vehicles, and be prepared for changing road conditions or potential closures, according to the sheriff’s office.”
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    Drivers on U. S. Highway 95 from mile marker 317 to Evans Road are asked to be prepared for potential road closures“Drivers traveling on U.S. Highway 95 through the area are asked to use extreme caution, watch for fire personnel and emergency vehicles, and be prepared for changing road conditions or potential closures, according to the sheriff’s office.”
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    Firefighting efforts include helicopters“The effort to contain the blaze includes helicopters and single-engine air tankers dropping water and retardant, two hand crews and eight engines for a total of about 80 people from the Nez Perce Tribe, U.S. Forest Service, Idaho Department of Lands and the Genesee Rural Fire Department.”
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    Firefighting efforts include single-engine air tankers“The effort to contain the blaze includes helicopters and single-engine air tankers dropping water and retardant, two hand crews and eight engines for a total of about 80 people from the Nez Perce Tribe, U.S. Forest Service, Idaho Department of Lands and the Genesee Rural Fire Department.”
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    Firefighting efforts include two hand crews“The effort to contain the blaze includes helicopters and single-engine air tankers dropping water and retardant, two hand crews and eight engines for a total of about 80 people from the Nez Perce Tribe, U.S. Forest Service, Idaho Department of Lands and the Genesee Rural Fire Department.”
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    Firefighting efforts include eight engines“The effort to contain the blaze includes helicopters and single-engine air tankers dropping water and retardant, two hand crews and eight engines for a total of about 80 people from the Nez Perce Tribe, U.S. Forest Service, Idaho Department of Lands and the Genesee Rural Fire Department.”
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    Firefighting efforts involve about 80 personnel from multiple agencies“The effort to contain the blaze includes helicopters and single-engine air tankers dropping water and retardant, two hand crews and eight engines for a total of about 80 people from the Nez Perce Tribe, U.S. Forest Service, Idaho Department of Lands and the Genesee Rural Fire Department.”
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    The cause of the fire remains under investigation“The cause of the fire is under investigation.”

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