FROM THE ARCHIVE

Fire efforts: $1B

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AUGUST 31, 2000

Fighting fires in the West may cost the federal government more than $1 billion, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.

The cost of fighting and paying for the damage of fires like the Cerro Grand blaze in New Mexico as well as a great number still burning in Montana may require the government to dip into the treasury.

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Cost of fighting wildfires expected to top $1 billion (AP 8/31)

Relevant Links:
The National Interagency Fire Center - www.nifc.gov