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The U.S. Forest Service said Friday it's operating in crisis mode, fully deploying firefighters and maxing out its support system as wildfires continue to break out across the U.S. West, threatening thousands of homes and entire towns.

The U.S. Forest Service said Friday it's operating in crisis mode, fully deploying firefighters and maxing out its support system as wildfires continue to break out across the U.S. West, threatening…

Fire officials say Northern California will have dangerous fire weather on Friday, including possible lightning that could spark more blazes. In Montana, firefighters have scrambled to save hundreds of homes around the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation.

According to the U.S. Forest Service, another wildfire has been found in Klamath County.

UPDATED MONDAY, MAY 31 AT 5:30PM Firefighters were able to get the Sycan River Fire near the unincorporated town of Beatty up to 80% containment. But

Wildfires in April: Klamath County blaze scorches 1,200 acres Updated 9:55 PM; Today 9:40 PM Wildfire and drought could impact ongoing talks about the proposed removal of dams on the Klamath River. The Klamath River basin is famous among birders for the lush wetlands like the Tulelake National Wildlife Refuge pictured here. (AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus)AP Facebook Share Klamath County Sheriff deputies are evacuating homes in a remote corner of Klamath County as another April wildfire has broken ...