Wildfires raging in western U.S., Canada amid severe drought force thousands to evacuate

TL;DR

Over 40 large wildfires are burning in the western U.S., and over 100 in western Canada.
Severe drought is a primary factor contributing to the widespread fires.
The Bug Fire in Nevada has burned over 15,000 acres, leading to thousands of evacuations.
Two pilots died when their helicopter crashed while fighting the Widemouth 2 Fire in Utah.
British Columbia declared a province-wide state of emergency with over 100 wildfires burning.
In British Columbia, 18 aircraft were used to rescue over 50 individuals from evacuation zones.
Fires near Spokane, Washington, destroyed nearly 1,000 structures.
Some evacuations in Spokane have eased, but hardest-hit neighborhoods remain closed for safety checks.

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