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British Columbia wildfire doubles in size as evacuations widen
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British Columbia will expand evacuations again if winds keep pushing the Okanagan fire toward more homes.

This is now a full-scale disaster, not just a fire report. The combination of fatalities, mass displacement and emergency powers makes it one of the most urgent climate and public-safety stories in the window.

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This is now a full-scale disaster, not just a fire report. The combination of fatalities, mass displacement and emergency powers makes it one of the most urgent climate and public-safety stories in the window.

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A fast-moving wildfire in British Columbia has doubled in size since Friday, burning more than 53 square miles across Summerland, Peachland and nearby areas. Officials ordered the entire Summerland area and thousands of nearby residents to evacuate. One person died, homes were lost, and British Columbia declared a state of emergency to help restrict travel, protect supplies and deploy more rescue resources.

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British Columbia wildfire doubles in size as evacuations widen

The Okanagan blaze has killed one person, burned homes and forced mass evacuations as officials declare a state of emergency.

Times of India·1h ago
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