Rowdy Alexander watches from atop his horse as a hillside burns on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation on Wednesday, Aug 11, 2021, near Lame Deer, Mont. The Richard Spring fire was threatening hundreds of homes as it burned across the reservation. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown)

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Fires charring western range set up ranchers for hardship

The Dixie Fire has burned 790 square miles, destroyed some 550 homes and nearly obliterated the town of Greenville. It was 30% contained.

• By By Matthew Brown and Christopher Weber Associated Press
• August 12, 2021