Wildfires raging in B.C. and western United States have forced thousands to flee their homes as winds continue to fuel the devastating fires.
In California, two fires have forced nearly 8,000 people to flee their homes. According to the Associated Press, about 4,000 people evacuated and another 7,400 were told to prepare to leave their homes as a fire raged about 100 kilometres north of Sacramento in the foothills of Sierra Nevada.
B.C. WILDFIRES MAP 2017: Current location of wildfires around the province
About 5,000 firefighters were working to contain about 14 major wildfires burning throughout the state. Crews in Oregon, Arizona and Colorado are also working to contain smaller wildfires that have forced hundreds of people from their homes.
In B.C., ground and air crews continue to battle 230 wildfires burning across the province as about 10,000 people were forced from their homes. The province remains under a state of emergency as dry, windy conditions are expected to fuel the fires.
FULL COVERAGE: Wildfires burning around B.C.
The community of 100 Mile House was the latest to evacuate, one of three evacuation orders issued in the space of barely three hours late Sunday night.
Fire Information officer Kevin Skrepnek says there is no relief in sight for the next three to five days as temperatures remain high and unpredictable winds continue to push more than 220 fires out of control.
-with a file from the Canadian Press
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