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Trump signs major disaster declaration for Cottonwood Fire

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Public assistance funds will be available for entities affected by the Cottonwood Fire after President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration for this summer's wildfire. The Cottonwood Fire started in June and burned nearly 100,000 acres in Beaver and Piute counties, and was followed by flooding and mudslides.

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