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Oregon Wildfires Rage: 1 Million Acres Burn
28 Jul
Summary
- Over a million acres burned in Oregon wildfires last weekend.
- Thousands evacuated as homes destroyed and highways closed.
- Canada faces one of its worst wildfire seasons on record.
Wildfires have devastated Oregon, burning over a million acres this past weekend. The infernos have necessitated evacuation orders for thousands of residents, with many homes lost to the flames. Major transportation routes have been closed, further complicating the emergency response.
Canada is also contending with an exceptionally severe wildfire season. Numerous fires have been sparked across the country, notably in British Columbia, where thousands of lightning strikes contributed to new outbreaks. Prime Minister Mark Carney has described this period as one of the worst wildfire seasons in Canadian history.
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