By Lee Mijares , CP Contributor

August 2, 2016|10:17 pm

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Weather map shows western states affected by wildfires in light brown.

From the scenic Big Sur region to the small towns of Reno, seven Western states are now affected by terrible wildfires. Evacuation orders have been given to communities in Nevada, Montana, Wyoming and Oregon while fire fighting crews are struggling to control a blaze in Washington headed for a security area at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.

Here is a complete list of all fires in all seven states

California (Soberanes Fire, Prather Fire and Sand Fire)

The Soberanes Fire in Big Sur is the result of high humidity and low temperatures in Central California. The area, known for its scenic beauty is now scorched with more than 63 square miles of brush, roads and properties destroyed. Fire fighters are battling terrible conditions as they tried to control the