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B.C. Wildfires Escalate Amid Emergency | Toronto News
British Columbia is in crisis as wildfires rage across the province, forcing evacuations and declaring a state of emergency amid extreme fire behavior fueled by relentless heat and dry conditions. The Bald Range fire—now over 150 square kilometers—has sparked investigations into suspicious origins after claiming the life of an 80-year-old woman trying to flee her home. To combat the threat, off-road vehicles are banned from Crown lands, with hefty fines for violations. With more than 100 fires burning and dry lightning on the horizon, authorities warn residents to stay out of the backcountry…
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