# Wildfires spread across the western US and Canada, prompting evacuations

https://mins.news/en/item/17671

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-09 23:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://bit.ly/4zqdt9t

> Wildfires are spreading across parts of the western United States and Canada. Some residents have been evacuated, while others are watching warily for possible orders to leave. The fires are creating an ongoing risk for communities in affected areas. People remain alert as conditions develop and authorities assess whether further evacuations may be needed.

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