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Massive Arizona wildfire forces evacuation of over 1,000 residents

  • A wildfire in Scottsdale, Arizona has spread over 2,500 acres and continues to threaten hundreds of homes.
  • The blaze began Tuesday evening and has spread rapidly due to high winds and hot temperatures with no containment.
  • Over 1,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate though no homes have yet been damaged and there are no injuries.
  • Nearly 250 firefighters are battling the flames with the aid of air tankers.
  • The cause of the fire remains unknown as it moves into county and state lands.
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