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These fires are fought by firefighters like Captain John Wood, a member of a specialized team of firefighters called hotshots. He is supervising his crew during a night attack on a fire near Seeley Lake, Montana.

The American West is burning like never before. In fact, wildland fires have scorched record acreage across the United States. Fighting these wildfires is becoming increasingly expensive, costing upward of $3 billion a year in federal funds. Several…

Sally Jeffs watches at the door while her children and grandchildren play on a new swing set. In early April, investigators from Child Protective Services and the Texas Rangers raided the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints'…

Leanne Jeffs, 17, has her photo taken by a relative during a picnic in a nearby park. Leanne was one of several young women subpoenaed for a recent grand jury hearing. In early April, investigators from Child Protective Services and the Texas…

An investigator from the Attorney General of Texas tries to take a DNA sample from Ziona Jeffs, 2, daughter of Janet Jeffs, at their home in San Antonio. In early April, investigators from Child Protective Services and the Texas Rangers raided the…

(Center) Helaman Jeffs, 16, son of FLDS leader Warren Jeffs, yawns while preparing to sing hymns inside their home. In early April, investigators from Child Protective Services and the Texas Rangers raided the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of…

Teresa Jeffs, 16, daughter of FLDS leader Warren Jeffs, shows off her twist to siblings outside their New Braunfels, Texas, home. In early April, investigators from Child Protective Services and the Texas Rangers raided the Fundamentalist Church of…

Hannah Jeffs, 12, and James Rulon Jeffs, 20 months, nap next to a photograph of their father and grandfather respectively, FLDS leader Warren Jeffs. In early April, investigators from Child Protective Services and the Texas Rangers raided the…

Daughters of FLDS leader Warren Jeffs , Susan Jeffs, 9, and Josephine Jeffs, 15, relax in their room after a day of playing. In early April, investigators from Child Protective Services and the Texas Rangers raided the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus…

Sally Jeffs (far right) leads her family in prayer before breakfast. In early April, investigators from Child Protective Services and the Texas Rangers raided the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints' Yearning for Zion ranch…