Wildfires rage, force evacuations in western U.S., Canada amid drought
Summary
More than 40 large wildfires are burning across the western United States and over 100 are active in western Canada due to severe drought and windy conditions. These fires have forced thousands of people to evacuate, destroyed many homes, and caused fatalities among firefighting crews.Key Facts
- Over 40 major wildfires are burning in the western U.S., including the Bug Fire near Reno, Nevada, which has burned 15,000 acres.
- Thousands of residents near the Bug Fire had to leave their homes for safety.
- Two pilots died when their helicopter crashed while fighting the Widemouth 2 Fire in Utah, which has spread over 100,000 acres.
- In British Columbia, Canada, the Bald Range Fire nearly doubled in size overnight, forcing more than 20,000 people to evacuate.
- British Columbia declared a state of emergency as more than 100 wildfires raged across the province amid drought and strong winds.
- Emergency teams used 18 aircraft to rescue over 50 people trapped by fires in British Columbia.
- Near Spokane, Washington, wildfires destroyed almost 1,000 buildings and led to evacuations, some of which have been partially lifted.
- Officials are still working to ensure it is safe before allowing people back into the hardest-hit areas.
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