Multiple Wildfires Ravage Central Wisconsin, Destroying Structures and Causing Fatal Crashes

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Multiple Wildfires Ravage Central Wisconsin, Destroying Structures and Causing Fatal Crashes
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The massive wildfire in central Wisconsin, known as the "Pallet Fire," is now 99% contained and smaller than originally estimated, with the revised estimate putting it at about 400 acres. No injuries have been reported, but some evacuations took place and a few structures were lost. The fire burned a mix of pine and hardwoods, and depending on overnight conditions, it could be fully contained by Tuesday morning. The fire was fueled by hot, dry, and windy weather conditions, which are unusual for summer.

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