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As dozens of wildfires swept through the western states of the United States, thousands of people were forced to flee their homes. So far, the country has struggled in the long and intense summer and has recorded nearly 60 fires in 10 hot states.
Piracy fire-currently the biggest-has been Spanning over 150,000 acres of Oregon, Not only threatens thousands of homes, but also threatens part of California’s electricity supply.
As of Monday night, Arizona, Idaho and Montana accounted for more than half of the active fires. The National Weather Service warned that there will be “dangerous hot weather” on Tuesday as temperatures are expected to reach record levels.
The “overheating” warning covers major areas in Nevada, California, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. It was issued by the service, stating that the temperature in some areas may exceed 100 degrees-the highest in at least 75 years. hot.
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A spokesperson advised people to “stay in air-conditioned rooms” and called on them to “check relatives and neighbors.” They may be battling high temperatures.
According to the Associated Press, some sheriff’s offices, including Oregon, warned that residents who ignore the “action now” evacuation notice may face arrest.
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