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As fires rage in the Pacific Northwest, leaders call all hands on deck
Fires in Washington’s Pasayten Wilderness have crossed into Canada, burning over 18,000 acres. State leaders in Oregon and Washington are seeking reinforcements as 45 large fires burn across the region, impacting over 1.8 million acres. Drought and heat have worsened conditions, with teams from 35 U.S. states and international crews deployed to combat the blazes.
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