Wildfires Ignite Across Western U.S. and Canada | San Antonio News

A helicopter crash in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest sparked a wildfire that merged with an existing blaze, now consuming 174 square miles and trapping the crash site in flames. In Washington, Mount Rainier closed popular areas as a new fire forced evacuations. Oregon’s Wrights Spring Fire spread to 30+ square miles, claiming the life of bulldozer operator Jason Ensign. Meanwhile, over 20,000 people in British Columbia fled wildfires racing out of control. Across the West, extreme heat and dry conditions are fueling a deadly, unpredictable fire season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/88a0418a7ccaad76