Wildfires Force Evacuations and Tragedy | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 9, 2026 · 1m

Wildfires tear through the western U.S. and Canada, forcing tens of thousands to flee—some airlifted, others waiting in fear for their homes. In British Columbia, over 20,000 residents near Okanagan Lake evacuated as flames raced unchecked; federal aid has been approved to help shelter displaced families. Meanwhile, Malden, Washington, braces under evacuation orders despite calm winds, haunted by past devastation. Tragedy struck in Utah when two helicopter pilots died battling a blaze in Fishlake National Forest—recovery delayed by rugged terrain and fire. As dry heat fuels the danger…