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Wildfire Forces Evacuations in BC | Calgary News
A wildfire near Summerland, British Columbia, exploded into a crisis over the weekend, forcing thousands to flee as flames raced toward Okanagan Lake. The Bald Range blaze, which grew to 95 square kilometers in just 24 hours, prompted a provincial state of emergency. Calgary DJ Matt Strickland, vacationing nearby, described a terrifying scene: sudden wind shifts, ash falling from the sky, and visibility reduced to near zero. He and his friends scrambled to safety, ending up in a Walmart parking lot before heading east to Cranbrook as air quality deteriorated. Authorities are investigating a…
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