All told, the size of orange and red patches on the new maps is 3,626 square miles — an area nearly twice the size of Delaware.

Polk County local government explained that containment means stopping the fire from spreading. Firefighters create barriers around the fire using dirt, water or burned areas to slow it down.

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On March 29, a partial solar eclipse will cause a dark shadow over eastern North America — and weather satellites will pick ...

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The vernal equinox, which occurs at the start of astronomical spring, is when the sun's rays equally shine on both of the ...

Discover the significance of the spring equinox, the balance of day and night, and how cultures around the world celebrate ...