Wildfires rage in Pacific Northwest US and western Canada

Fires are threatening a national park in Alberta and burning in British Columbia, and in Washington and Oregon in the US.

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The 11,000 km sq (4,200 sq mi) Jasper National Park in Alberta and the nearby local municipality are under evacuation orders due to a wildfire south of the town.

The town of Williams Lake, British Columbia, was threatened by a fast-moving fire that broke out on Sunday. It is now being held by fire crews.

Hot and windy weather has sparked a series of fires in Washington and Oregon in the US.

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