Fires force closure of Highway 395 in Inyo National Forest
Three lightning sparked wildfires in the Inyo National Forest burned unchecked prompting up to 100 miles of Highway 395 to close between Big Pine and Pearsonville. About 1,000 people evacuated from Independence as 400 firefighters battled 17,000 acres burned. No injuries reported.
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Drought stretches Florida water managers and rivers
Florida faces an unprecedented drought with Lake Okeechobee near record lows and the Kissimmee River flowing south for over 240 days. Water managers say about 5 feet of rain is needed to catch up while seeking desalination and storage sites to hold water north of the lake for dry periods.
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