Thousands Fight Western Wildfires, Air Quality Alerts Affect Millions – NPR

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Thousands of people are battling wildfires across the Western US, with smoke leading to air quality alerts for millions. The Park Fire, now one of the largest in California’s history, is rapidly expanding due to dry conditions. The town of Paradise, which was decimated by a wildfire in 2018, is again under threat, while fires also plague Oregon and Canada.

Western Wildfires: Thousands Battle as Air Quality Alerts Issued

Thousands are battling Western wildfires, with smoke triggering air quality alerts for millions.

The Park Fire: One of California’s Largest

The Park Fire, now one of the biggest in California history, is rapidly expanding under dry conditions.

Shingletown Residents Brace for Park Fire

Residents of Shingletown are bracing for the Park Fire.

2018 Wildfire-hit Town Threatened by State’s Largest Fire of 2021

A California town decimated by the 2018 wildfire is under threat again by the state’s largest fire this year.

Park Fire Videos Show Intense Flames

See videos of the Park Fire showcasing intense flames and thick smoke as crews try to beat back the blaze.

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