# Firefighters continue battling wildfires in the US and Canada

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- CGTN, 2026-08-17 20:43 UTC
- World
- Original: https://newsus.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-18/Firefighters-continue-to-battle-wildfires-in-US-and-Canada-1PHf0vemOqs/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Authorities in the United States and Canada are being challenged by a severe wildfire season as crews fight numerous fires on both sides of the border. The blazes are occurring amid some of the hottest temperatures ever recorded in the US.