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MINIMAL DAMAGE: Bullhead City firefighters inspect the roof of a Malibu Circle mobile home to ensure that a fire in the attached carport had not extended into the living area. Firefighters also used a thermal imaging camera to search for hot spots within the wall.

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State energy regulators to consider opt-out option Jonathan Libber likes his analog utility meter just fine. And no amount of debate will convince him that new wireless, digital "smart meters" being installed by Baltimore Gas & Electric and other utilities around the country would help conserve energy, reduce his bill and make service more reliable.