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JUNE 23, 2012
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EAGLE MOUNTAIN DUMP FIRE
THE HEAT IS ON
JIM MCAULEY/Daily Herald
Smoke and flames are seen over homes as the Dump Fire burns near Saratoga Springs on Friday.
8,000 evacuated, 4,000 acres burned; 30 percent contained Inhale, or not
Jim Dalrymple DAILY HERALD
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alm settled over the command center of a massive blaze Friday night as buses filled with fresh fire crews arrived and pitched tents to await the morning battle. The crews were among the hundreds of people fighting the Dump Fire, which was sparked Thursday morning by target shooters and was 30 percent contained by 10 p.m. Friday. Reports on the size and devastation varied. Continued on A2
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Dr. Joseph Miner, director of the Utah County Health Department said people should be concerned about smoke and haze in the air. “The biggest problem is with the smoke. You should avoid the outdoors if you’re in a smoky area. Don’t use swamp coolers that bring air from the outside into your home,” Miner said. “People with asthma should have medication such as inhalers on hand.” He also advised having emergency drinking water and food on hand. “Emergency kits or 72hour kits are helpful. It always takes time to mobilize relief efforts,” Miner said.
JAMES ROH/Daily Herald
Amber Jensen makes a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for her children, Whitney, left, Emily, and Kirsten (not pictured) at Westlake High School.
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Sandusky found guiltyy Jerry Sandusky was convicted Friday of sexually assaulting 10 boys over 15 years, accusations that shattered the Happy Valley image of Penn State football and led to the firing of Hall of Fame coach Joe Paterno. Sandusky, a 68-year-old retired defensive coach who was once Paterno’s heir apparent,, 4 was found guilty of 45 of 48 counts. Page A4
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