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Wildfires rage in 11 Western states

Strong winds are fanning an Oregon wildfire that's covered eight square miles. Dozens of buildings near the Columbia River Gorge were evacuated last night. Meanwhile, authorities in Idaho have lifted some evacuation orders. Hundreds of families are being allowed to return home. John Blackstone reports on the fires and the growing optimism that the firefighters' fight is getting somewhere.
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