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Canada Wildfire Forces 20K Evacuations | US News
A massive wildfire in western Canada has triggered one of British Columbia’s largest evacuations in history, forcing 20,000 people to flee as flames surged overnight—without wind—making containment tougher. Officials scramble to secure 1,600 hotel rooms and 1,000 group lodgings, with 10,000 more ready to mobilize. Families face delays, emotional upheaval, and the painful choice to pack cherished memories, unsure if their homes will survive. Dry lightning threatens new fires, prompting a federal aid request. Meanwhile, California’s Big Sur region braces for another blaze, shutting down Highway…
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