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Bald Range Fire Forces Mass Evacuations | Toronto News
A wildfire near Okanagan Lake has exploded into a crisis, forcing over 20,000 people to flee as flames surged to 95 square kilometers in just one day. Premier David Eby has declared a provincial state of emergency as evacuation orders expanded to Summerland, Peachland, and surrounding areas. Fire crews scrambled to rescue 50+ stranded residents while families raced to leave with little warning—some leaving pets behind, others opening gates for livestock. Highway 97 remains shut, flights canceled, and long-term care residents relocated. With winds pushing the fire southeast, more crews and…
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