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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell plan to offer a regional outlook next week for the upcoming fire season across the West. Agency experts forecast above normal fire potential across almost all of Arizona, New Mexico, California and Oregon. Portions of Utah, Montana, Idaho, Colorado and Washington also should see higher than normal threats.

A wildfire broke out early Tuesday morning near Scottburg, Oregon. Crews have it about 25 percent contained, but it has grown to 15 acres. Video