Summary
The fire damaged or destroyed more than thirty houses.
Four residents and three firefighters were hurt while fighting the blaze.
Officials asked people to be ready to leave their homes if needed.
Key Points
4 points1
The fire was about 60 square kilometres in size.
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It was about one‑quarter under control when helpers reported.
3
A state leader declared a special emergency to help the area.
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People were told to watch news updates and follow safety instructions.
New Words to Learn
5 wordsacre
a way to measure land, about the size of a football field
blaze
another word for a big fire
contain
to stop a fire from spreading
emergency
a serious problem that needs quick action
evacuate
to move to a safer place quickly
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