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BC Declares Emergency as Wildfire Rages | Dover News
British Columbia just declared a state of emergency as a wildfire races toward Okanagan Lake, forcing over 20,000 people to flee their homes. With more than 100 wildfires raging across the province fueled by extreme heat, dryness, and wind, authorities are scrambling to respond — including rescuing 50+ trapped residents via air drops. The Bald Range fire exploded to 100+ square kilometers, engulfing homes on both sides of roads, while officials warn it’s creating its own weather. Premier David Eby called it a “remarkable escalation,” and emergency powers are now being deployed to restrict…
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