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Wildfires Force Evacuations and Power Outages in Washington State
Fast-growing wildfires in Washington state have burned hundreds of thousands of acres, leading to evacuations and power outages. Thousands of firefighters are working to contain the blazes threatening communities.
2 Aug, 02:56 — 2 Aug, 05:34
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cbcHigh4h ago
Evacuations underway as fast-growing wildfires threaten communities in B.C.'s Interior
Evacuations are underway around two fast-growing wildfires in B.C.’s Interior, one near the Okanagan Lake and another in the East Kootenay.
Read full article →jerusalem-postMostly Factual1h ago
Washington fires burn 250,000 acres, triggering evacuations and power outages in region
"When the sun sets, and the sun rises in the morning, I think we're going to be in shock to see some of the scenes that emerge out there," said Major General Gent Welsh of the National Guard.
Read full article →japan-timesMostly Factual2h ago
Fires on more than 100,000 hectares of Washington state prompt evacuations
About 4,000 people were fighting more than a dozen fires throughout the state.
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First report: cbc · 2 Aug, 02:56|Full coverage: 7 · 3h|Window: 3h
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