Wildfires Ravage North America: Latest Developments and Impact

Scores of wildfires across the United States and Canada have led to evacuations, road closures, and destruction of structures. Major fires include the Durkee Fire in Oregon, Park Fire in California, Jasper Fire in Canada, and others. Evacuation orders remain in effect while containment efforts are ongoing.

Scores of wildfires sweeping across the United States and Canada have resulted in extensive land scorched in California, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Alberta, and other regions, leading to evacuations, road closures, and structural damage. Air quality advisories have been issued in several affected areas.

As of Friday, the United States reported 96 large active fires, primarily in Oregon, California, and Arizona, covering 2,274 square miles. In the US Pacific Northwest alone, over 1,500 square miles have burned this summer, with Canada experiencing more than 3,700 fires affecting over 8,000 square miles, according to recent reports.

Advisories for fuels and fire behavior are in place for regions including southwest Oregon, Nevada, and California. Significant fires include the Durkee Fire in Oregon, Park Fire in California, and Jasper Fire in Canada's Rockies, each causing widespread evacuations and structural damage.

Containment efforts continue as cooler temperatures and rain provide some respite. However, officials caution that warmer weather could reignite wildfire activity. Amid this backdrop, a California man faces charges for allegedly starting the state's largest wildfire by pushing a burning car into a gully.

(With inputs from agencies.)