The Western U.S.'s wildfire season has been one of the worst in years. More than 8 million acres have burned, at least seven wildland firefighters have died, and hundreds of homes have been destroyed.
More than three quarters of all wildfires in the U.S. are caused by human behavior including accidents, negligence and arson.
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Most evacuees have been allowed to return to their homes near burn zones in Spokane, despite concerns about lingering toxins.
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The Trump administration is set to repeal a decades-old conservation mandate known as the Roadless Rule, opening up millions of acres of national forests for more logging.
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