Rep. Grijalva Statement on Contreras Fire and Intensifying Threat of Wildfires to Arizona
June 22, 2022
June 22, 2022
TUCSON, Arizona, June 22 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following statement on June 21, 2022:
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"As drought and extreme temperatures intensify, it is clear that catastrophic wildfires are becoming an extraordinary frequent threat, especially to Arizona. I applaud the deployment of ground crews, air support, and coordinated suppression efforts to protect Tohono O'odham communities and Kitts Peak observatory from the Contreras Fire. I ask that . . .
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"As drought and extreme temperatures intensify, it is clear that catastrophic wildfires are becoming an extraordinary frequent threat, especially to Arizona. I applaud the deployment of ground crews, air support, and coordinated suppression efforts to protect Tohono O'odham communities and Kitts Peak observatory from the Contreras Fire. I ask that . . .