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Wild Fires set Canada Ablaze

Apr 20, 2016 07:44 AM EDT

Wild fires erupted on Monday in parts of British Columbia, Canada, forcing authorities to evacuate people from the affected areas, particularly the Baldonell in Fort St. John.

Hundreds Evacuated as California Wildfire Threatens Homes

Mars Woo |

Jul 26, 2015 12:15 AM EDT

Hundreds of people were evacuated Saturday as authorities feared the Northern California wildfire could hit homes in the Sierra Nevada area, the state fire department said.

Yosemite National Park, North California

CalFire Air Tanker Crashes while Fighting Wildfire in North California

Erika Villanueva |

Oct 08, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

A California Fire Department air tanker flying over a wildfire in North California crashed "under unknown circumstances" on Tuesday while aiding firefighters in vanquishing the fire that scorched the lands near Yosemite National Park.

Fight Against California King Fire Exceeds $53M

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 25, 2014 09:53 PM EDT

The California King Fire, which destroyed several homes, is said to be the second-most expensive fire to fight in the state this year, authorities said Wednesday.

California ‘King Fire’ Expands to Over 82,000 Acres, Scorches 32 Structures

Erika Villanueva |

Sep 22, 2014 05:12 AM EDT

About 32 structures have been destroyed as Northern California’s King Fire engulfs trees and houses alike after expanding to a staggering 82,000 acres on Sunday.

Thousands Flee as Oregon Wildfire Engulfs 100 Homes

Erika Villanueva |

Sep 16, 2014 05:54 AM EDT

Driven by forceful winds, a destructive wildfire near the border of Oregon has engulfed 100 homes in flames, forcing over 1,500 residents to evacuate.