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Despite constant efforts from hundreds of firefighters, containment remains low on the three fires. Here's what we know.

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Two out of the three fires are completely or almost completely contained. The third hasn't grown in 24 hours. Here's what we know.

While the fires have grown in acreage, containment has also increased as firefighters work tirelessly to control the blazes.