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BC Wildfires Trigger State of Emergency as 20,000 Flee Okanagan Region

A rapid spread of wildfires across British Columbia forced more than 20,000 residents in the Okanagan region to evacuate as the province declared a state of emergency; officials warned that conditions were explosive, dozens of homes were lost or at risk, and search-and-rescue teams helped evacuate people while dozens of fires burned, including the Bald Range blaze near Summerland. A possible wildfire death was under investigation, and highways were closed as authorities warned of further evacuations and disruption.

via NBC News|

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Mass evacuations mount as BC declares emergency over Bald Range wildfire

British Columbia declared a provincial state of emergency as the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland rapidly grew to about 9,500 hectares, prompting evacuation orders for Summerland, Peachland and other areas west of Okanagan Lake and driving more than 20,000 residents to flee. Officials warned of dangerous, fast-changing conditions, with power outages and a boil-water advisory in Summerland. About 1,500 firefighters were fighting more than 100 fires across the province, with international help, marking the largest evacuation event of the season in BC.

via CNBC|

#british-columbia #emergency #evacuation

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BC declares emergency as Bald Range wildfire explodes in size

A fast-moving wildfire in British Columbia more than doubles in size, triggering a provincial state of emergency as thousands evacuate Summerland, Peachland and nearby areas; officials warn the blaze could create its own weather, with homes and farms affected and responders racing to containment and rescue.

via BBC|

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