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Crews try to keep flames from reaching Eagar and Springerville
Officials are hoping their efforts overnight will keep a mammoth forest fire from cresting a ridge and racing into two eastern Arizona towns, giving firefighters the upper hand on the 11th day of what has proved to be an overwhelming battle.
White Mountain residents ready to leave fire zone
Fire officials say the Wallow fire laid down a bit overnight and crews plan to continue working the northeast side of the dangerous wildfire Tuesday.
Fire forces Ariz. towns to prepare for evacuation
Wind, lightning and continued dry conditions are expected to make matters worse in eastern Arizona, where a raging wildfire shows no signs it's done feasting on forestland in an area that has long provided a cool summer getaway from the nearby desert's oppressive heat.
