Thousands flee wildfires burning in U.S., Canada

Monday, July 10, 2017

SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- Wildfires barreled across the baking landscape of the western U.S. and Canada, destroying a smattering of homes, forcing thousands to flee and temporarily trapping children and counselors at a California campground.

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