'Situation has escalated': Edson residents ordered to evacuate because of wildfire
For the second time in about a month, residents of Edson were told to leave town Friday night because of a wildfire.

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For the second time in about a month, residents of Edson were told to leave town Friday night because of a wildfire.
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