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  Canada forest fires
Firefighters in Canada are struggling to contain forest fires that have caused thousands of people to leave their homes
1/5 Firefighters in Canada are struggling to contain forest fires that have caused thousands of people to leave their homes
Experts say the fires are jumping over rivers and the land is making it difficult for firefighters to get to the fire
2/5 Experts say the fires are jumping over rivers and the land is making it difficult for firefighters to get to the fire
More than 8,500 people have fled three major fires in the area
3/5 More than 8,500 people have fled three major fires in the area
Over 70 houses and a sawmill were said to have been destroyed by one of the fires
4/5 Over 70 houses and a sawmill were said to have been destroyed by one of the fires
At least one of the blazes is thought to have been started by a discarded cigarette
5/5 At least one of the blazes is thought to have been started by a discarded cigarette

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