Massive Wildfires Prompt Evacuations Across the Western United States
A series of wildfires continue to rage across the western United States, particularly impacting areas near the Grand Canyon and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The White Sage Fire in northern Arizona has grown to over 10,000 acres, prompting mandatory evacuation orders and leaving hundreds of residents displaced. In Colorado, the South Rim Fire has burned nearly 3,000 acres without containment, leading to evacuations in Montrose County. Smoke from these wildfires is affecting air quality across the region, with many National Parks closing their doors as firefighters struggle to contain the blazes. As the fire season intensifies, concerns grow over the impact on local communities and ecosystems.
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