Wildfire in Arizona, evacuations underway

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Wildfire in Arizona, evacuations underway

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High winds and dry conditions are fueling a raging wildfire in Arizona.

03 June,2011 05:53 pm

Mandatory evacuations have been put in place for the small town of Alpine due to the fast-moving fire. The fire has charred over 60,000 acres in five days.Several hundred firefighters and multiple aircraft have been battling the wildfire, and ground crews will continue throughout the night. Evacuations have also been ordered for the town of Nutrioso, Arizona, near the New Mexico state line.