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Helicopters Rescue Workers From Wildfire | Toronto News
A wildfire exploded near Summerland, BC, forcing at least 55 people—including Mexican temporary workers—to be airlifted by helicopter as the blaze raced faster than expected. With roads blocked and ash falling, evacuees had just 20 minutes to pack up and flee, landing at a baseball field before being relocated to local farms. Some may be sent back to Mexico due to the danger. The fire now covers 156 square kilometers, with homes lost and one fatality reported—an 80-year-old woman trying to escape with her family. While winds calmed overnight helping firefighters, clear skies could fuel more…
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