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Fire burns on the ridge above a ranch on Twisp River Road in Twisp, Wash., Wednesday, August 19, 2015. Authorities on Wednesday afternoon urged people in the north-central Washington town to evacuate because of a fast-moving wildfire. (Photo by Ted S. Warren/AP Photo)

Fire burns on the ridge above a ranch on Twisp River Road in Twisp, Wash., Wednesday, August 19, 2015. Authorities on Wednesday afternoon urged people in the north-central Washington town to evacuate because of a fast-moving wildfire. (Photo by Ted S. Warren/AP Photo)




A tanker drops fire retardant on a fire that flared-up Thursday, August 20, 2015, in Twisp, Wash. ildfires rampaged across the drought-choked West on Thursday as authorities scrambled for resources to beat back the flames. (Photo by Elaine Thompson/AP Photo)

A tanker drops fire retardant on a fire that flared-up Thursday, August 20, 2015, in Twisp, Wash. ildfires rampaged across the drought-choked West on Thursday as authorities scrambled for resources to beat back the flames. (Photo by Elaine Thompson/AP Photo)




In this photo taken with a long shutter speed on Thursday night, August 20, 2015, the Black Canyon fire lights up the night sky in Chelan, Wash. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says his state is facing an “unprecedented cataclysm” from the many fires raging across the region. (Photo by Genna Martin/The Herald via AP Photo)

In this photo taken with a long shutter speed on Thursday night, August 20, 2015, the Black Canyon fire lights up the night sky in Chelan, Wash. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says his state is facing an “unprecedented cataclysm” from the many fires raging across the region. (Photo by Genna Martin/The Herald via AP Photo)




Smoke plumes rise from the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sierra National Forest, California, August 20, 2015. In California, suffering its worst drought on record, about 2,500 people were forced to flee Christian camps east of Fresno at Hume Lake as the so-called Rough Fire crossed Highway 180, officials said. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)

Smoke plumes rise from the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sierra National Forest, California, August 20, 2015. In California, suffering its worst drought on record, about 2,500 people were forced to flee Christian camps east of Fresno at Hume Lake as the so-called Rough Fire crossed Highway 180, officials said. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)




A firefighting helicopter fills up with water from Lake Chelan before making a drop during First Creek Fire in Chelan, Washington, August 21, 2015. President Barack Obama signed a federal declaration of emergency for Washington state on Friday, authorizing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate relief efforts in 11 counties and several Indian reservations hard hit by wildfires. (Photo by Jason Redmond/Reuters)

A firefighting helicopter fills up with water from Lake Chelan before making a drop during First Creek Fire in Chelan, Washington, August 21, 2015. President Barack Obama signed a federal declaration of emergency for Washington state on Friday, authorizing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate relief efforts in 11 counties and several Indian reservations hard hit by wildfires. (Photo by Jason Redmond/Reuters)




Flames blanket the hillsides on Twisp River Road just outside of the town of Twisp, Wash., early Thursday, August 20, 2015.  Firefighters on several fronts are fighting against raging wildfires advancing on towns in the north-central part of the state. (Photo by Erika Schultz/The Seattle Times via AP Photo)

Flames blanket the hillsides on Twisp River Road just outside of the town of Twisp, Wash., early Thursday, August 20, 2015. Firefighters on several fronts are fighting against raging wildfires advancing on towns in the north-central part of the state. (Photo by Erika Schultz/The Seattle Times via AP Photo)




The Twisp River is turned a deep red after an aerial drop of fire retardant landed in the river as a fire flared up near Twisp, Wash., Thursday, August 20, 2015. Authorities warned that more high winds Thursday could make conditions very challenging. (Photo by Joshua Trujillo/seattlepi.com via AP Photo)

The Twisp River is turned a deep red after an aerial drop of fire retardant landed in the river as a fire flared up near Twisp, Wash., Thursday, August 20, 2015. Authorities warned that more high winds Thursday could make conditions very challenging. (Photo by Joshua Trujillo/seattlepi.com via AP Photo)




In this aerial photo, smoke from a wildfire rises above the North Cascades in Washington, Thursday, August 20, 2015. Firefighters on several fronts are fighting against raging wildfires advancing on towns in the north-central part of the state. (Photo by Bettina Hansen/The Seattle Times via AP Photo)

In this aerial photo, smoke from a wildfire rises above the North Cascades in Washington, Thursday, August 20, 2015. Firefighters on several fronts are fighting against raging wildfires advancing on towns in the north-central part of the state. (Photo by Bettina Hansen/The Seattle Times via AP Photo)




An airplane drops fire retardant on the Twisp River fire near Twisp, Washington August 20, 2015. Crews battling a flurry of wildfires raging unchecked in the Pacific Northwest braced on Thursday for high winds forecast in the region a day after three firefighters were killed and four others were injured in Washington state. (Photo by David Ryder/Reuters)

An airplane drops fire retardant on the Twisp River fire near Twisp, Washington August 20, 2015. Crews battling a flurry of wildfires raging unchecked in the Pacific Northwest braced on Thursday for high winds forecast in the region a day after three firefighters were killed and four others were injured in Washington state. (Photo by David Ryder/Reuters)




Fire consumes an outbuilding near a home during the Twisp River fire near Twisp, Washington August 20, 2015. (Photo by David Ryder/Reuters)

Fire consumes an outbuilding near a home during the Twisp River fire near Twisp, Washington August 20, 2015. (Photo by David Ryder/Reuters)




Firefighters are doused with flame retardant from an airplane while fighting the Twisp River fire near Twisp, Washington August 20, 2015. (Photo by David Ryder/Reuters)

Firefighters are doused with flame retardant from an airplane while fighting the Twisp River fire near Twisp, Washington August 20, 2015. (Photo by David Ryder/Reuters)




Firefighters attempt to protect a home and outbuildings from the Twisp River fire near Twisp, Washington August 20, 2015. (Photo by David Ryder/Reuters)

Firefighters attempt to protect a home and outbuildings from the Twisp River fire near Twisp, Washington August 20, 2015. (Photo by David Ryder/Reuters)




Firefighters attempt to protect a home and outbuildings from the Twisp River fire near Twisp, Washington August 20, 2015. (Photo by David Ryder/Reuters)

Firefighters attempt to protect a home and outbuildings from the Twisp River fire near Twisp, Washington August 20, 2015. (Photo by David Ryder/Reuters)




A firefighter's backpack is seen covered in fire retardant dropped from an airplane while battling the Twisp River fire near Twisp, Washington August 20, 2015. (Photo by David Ryder/Reuters)

A firefighter's backpack is seen covered in fire retardant dropped from an airplane while battling the Twisp River fire near Twisp, Washington August 20, 2015. (Photo by David Ryder/Reuters)




A firefighters flees as the Twisp River fire advances unexpectedly near Twisp, Washington August 20, 2015. (Photo by David Ryder/Reuters)

A firefighters flees as the Twisp River fire advances unexpectedly near Twisp, Washington August 20, 2015. (Photo by David Ryder/Reuters)




A firefighter's burrito warms on flames from the Twisp River fire near Twisp, Washington August 20, 2015. (Photo by David Ryder/Reuters)

A firefighter's burrito warms on flames from the Twisp River fire near Twisp, Washington August 20, 2015. (Photo by David Ryder/Reuters)




Flames begin to consume structures during the Twisp River fire near Twisp, Washington August 20, 2015. (Photo by David Ryder/Reuters)

Flames begin to consume structures during the Twisp River fire near Twisp, Washington August 20, 2015. (Photo by David Ryder/Reuters)




Firefighters flee as the Twisp River fire advances unexpectedly near Twisp, Washington August 20, 2015.  Three firefighters in Washington state were killed and four injured while battling a wildfire threatening the town of Twisp, officials said on Wednesday, as more than a dozen major blazes burned in parched Western U.S. states. (Photo by David Ryder/Reuters)

Firefighters flee as the Twisp River fire advances unexpectedly near Twisp, Washington August 20, 2015. Three firefighters in Washington state were killed and four injured while battling a wildfire threatening the town of Twisp, officials said on Wednesday, as more than a dozen major blazes burned in parched Western U.S. states. (Photo by David Ryder/Reuters)




Stanislaus Hotshot Sean Alvarez digs a fire line around a spot fire on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. In California, suffering its worst drought on record, about 2,500 people were forced to flee Christian camps east of Fresno at Hume Lake as the so-called Rough Fire crossed Highway 180, officials said. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)

Stanislaus Hotshot Sean Alvarez digs a fire line around a spot fire on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. In California, suffering its worst drought on record, about 2,500 people were forced to flee Christian camps east of Fresno at Hume Lake as the so-called Rough Fire crossed Highway 180, officials said. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)




Stanislaus Hotshot Ryan Galloway checks the edge on his saw while sharpening during a break on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)

Stanislaus Hotshot Ryan Galloway checks the edge on his saw while sharpening during a break on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)




The Stanislaus Hotshots hike in on a fire line on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)

The Stanislaus Hotshots hike in on a fire line on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)




A firefighting helicopter sucks water out of Hume Lake to battle the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)

A firefighting helicopter sucks water out of Hume Lake to battle the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)




Moraga-Orinda Firefighter Mike Lacy checks the wind speed on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)

Moraga-Orinda Firefighter Mike Lacy checks the wind speed on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)




A firefighting plane drops retardant ahead of the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)

A firefighting plane drops retardant ahead of the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)




Fulton Hotshot Michael Turowski lights a controlled burn on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)

Fulton Hotshot Michael Turowski lights a controlled burn on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)




A firefighting plane drops retardant ahead of the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)

A firefighting plane drops retardant ahead of the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)




Pine cones burn during a controlled burn on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)

Pine cones burn during a controlled burn on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)




A member of the Fulton Hotshots watches a controlled burn on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)

A member of the Fulton Hotshots watches a controlled burn on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)




Los Padres National Forest firefighters watch a controlled burn on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)

Los Padres National Forest firefighters watch a controlled burn on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)




Fulton Hotshot Michael Turowski lights a controlled burn on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)

Fulton Hotshot Michael Turowski lights a controlled burn on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)




A Fulton Hotshot lights a controlled burn on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)

A Fulton Hotshot lights a controlled burn on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)




Los Padres National Forest firefighters watch a controlled burn on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)

Los Padres National Forest firefighters watch a controlled burn on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)




A controlled burn ignites pine trees on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)

A controlled burn ignites pine trees on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)




Los Padres National Forest firefighter Jameson Springer watches a controlled burn on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)

Los Padres National Forest firefighter Jameson Springer watches a controlled burn on the so-called “Rough Fire” in the Sequoia National Forest, California, August 21, 2015. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Reuters)
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