10 Biggest Fires in US History

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3. Murphy Complex Fire – 2007

A huge area in Nevada was covered in flames in 2007; Murphy Complex Fire destroyed more than 650,000 acres of land, on which were several dozens of buildings, homes, and objects. The spreading lasted for 3 days, and suppressing lasted for two weeks, because of the strong winds that increased the spreading heat. Aerial crews were the most successful in suppressing the fire.

Biggest Fires in US History

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