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Two Arizona wildfires have burnt more than 150,000 acres of the land, prompting Gov. Doug Ducey to declare states of emergency on Wednesday.

News Release PHOENIX —  Governor Doug Ducey today issued two Declarations of Emergency in response to the Telegraph and Mescal Fires in Pinal and Gila Counties, making available up to $400,000 for response efforts. The State of Emergency follows the Governor’s June 6 request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a Fire Management Assistance Grant. FEMA quickly approved the request the same day and will provide significant federal assistance for the local and state costs. ...