Worst wildfire in history devours Washington State in 2015

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The worst wildfire on record is currently devouring the state of Washington, in the North-west of the United States.

Results so far: More than 1,000 square kilometers of land, over 200 homes and threatening thousands more, three firefighters dead and four injured. And the weather is expected to remain hot and windy this week.

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The current Washington State’s wildfire is the largest ever experienced in the State’s history.

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This wildfire map shows where it’s burning in Washington State right now.

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Firefighters are gradually making progress against the fires near the boarder with Canada. But look at the next amazing video taken south of the town of Okanogan off US-97 looking west on Agust 21, 2015. Insane how the wind is strong:

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The weather will remain hot and windy this week in the region. More blazes to come?

Dozens of wildfires are currently roaring across California, Oregon and Idaho. Firefighters from Australia and New Zealand have volunteered to help the 32,000 US crews already in the field.

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