Wildfires Trigger Evacuations in North America
Wildfires Trigger Evacuations in North America
Wildfires Trigger Evacuations in North America
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Wildfires have triggered multiple evacuations across North America, with significant incidents occurring in Missoula, Montana, Barkerville in British Columbia, and near Salt Lake City, Utah. The Butler Creek Fire in Missoula has led to immediate evacuation orders for the Indreland and Buffalo Speedway zones, affecting numerous residential areas. In British Columbia, the Antler Creek wildfire has forced the evacuation of Barkerville, a historic site, and its surrounding areas, with the fire now covering over 1,300 hectares. Meanwhile, in Salt Lake City, a wildfire near Ensign Peak has prompted evacuations for homes uphill from the state capitol as firefighters work to contain the blaze. Authorities have cited hot and dry conditions as contributing factors to these rapidly spreading fires, with many being human-caused. Additionally, a wildfire near Williams Lake in B.C. has led to tactical evacuations and calls for water conservation to aid firefighting efforts.

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Evacuations ordered in Northern California after lightning sparks 4 fires in Plumas County
Evacuations underway as 4 suspected lightning-sparked fires burn in Plumas County
Wildfires in California, Utah prompt evacuations after torching homes amid heat wave
Utah firefighters battle to contain wildfire in hills above state capitol
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Evacuations ordered in Northern California after lightning sparks 4 fires in Plumas County
Evacuations underway as 4 suspected lightning-sparked fires burn in Plumas County
Wildfires in California, Utah prompt evacuations after torching homes amid heat wave
Utah firefighters battle to contain wildfire in hills above state capitol

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