least three communities, forcing thousands to flee. jay gray reports from near the fire line in haley, idaho. >> reporter: the fight against the beaver creek wildfire continues for a 13th day this morning in the idaho mountains. the massive blaze fanning out in several directions right now, pushed by strong winds and with no shortage of dried out brush for fuel. it's just an extended drought. it's been hot, it's been dry. the vegetation here is extremely dry. it's a perfect firestorm. >> reporter: 2,300 families have been evacuated and more than 7,000 now told to pack and be ready to leave in a moment's notice. >> it's a little unnerving, a little unsettling. >> reporter: an uneasy feeling thousands are dealing with across the west. more than 40 wildfires are burning out of control, more than 30 of those sparked by lightning in a region where they've seen at least 600 strikes in the last 24 hours.