The fire, now dubbed the Refuse Fire, was reported around 12:06 p.m. today. It is burning on state responsibility area land off Refuse Rd near Riffle Range Road, according to scanner traffic.
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The fire, now dubbed the Refuse Fire, was reported around 12:06 p.m. today. It is burning on state responsibility area land off Refuse Rd near Riffle Range Road, according to scanner traffic.
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