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Thousands evacuated as wildfires spread across western US, Canada

FP Staff July 10, 2017, 10:45:12 IST

Wildfires barreling across the baking landscape of the western US and Canada, have destroyed a smattering of homes, forcing thousands to flee

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Thousands of people have been served evacuation orders as wildfires spread across US and Canada on Sunday. AP

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The raging wildfires in Canada's British Columbia have prompted the province's first state of emergency in 14 years. AP

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Around 220 wildfires are currently burning across British Columbia. Officials said 97 were sparked on Saturday alone. AP

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Wildfires across California's valleys on Sunday destroyed homes, propelling about 5,000 firefighters into action statewide. AP

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With forecasts of more hot, dry weather over the coming week, Canadian officials warned that they expect greater devastation by wildfires. AP

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Some 59,305 acres of land were ravaged by wildfires as of Sunday afternoon. AP

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A wildfire in western California on Sunday mostly destroyed a Boy Scouts camp, killing all of the animals in its nature center. AP

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