gov_tweets: 89013

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rowid id user created_at full_text retweet_count favorite_count State Abbreviation Governor Party Handle
89013 89012 1309908034450153472 1081334766924754944 2020-09-26T17:29:46+00:00 The Mullen Fire is now estimated at more than 80,000 acres. The red dots on the attached map are thermal hot spots detected by satellite. Conditions have limited aircraft use in the area, and high winds and poor visibility are expected to limit aerial operations again today. https://twitter.com/GovernorGordon/status/1309908034450153472/photo/1 5 4 Wyoming WY Mark Gordon R GovernorGordon