Thousands Evacuated As Wildfires Rage Across Western US and Canada

Wildfires are burning across the western United States and Canada, prompting evacuations for thousands of residents.

Flames have devastated homes and ecosystems, leaving communities on high alert. In western Canada, more than 20,000 people were forced to abandon communities. One woman has been confirmed dead in a western Canada wildfire. Residents who have been evacuated face an anxious wait to discover what remains of their homes. Some residents are keeping a wary eye out for possible evacuation orders, while others who have already fled are waiting to see the extent of the damage upon their return. The heavy fire season is impacting many communities across the western U.S.