State of Emergency Declared in British Columbia Amid Rapidly Spreading Wildfires
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David Eby (BC Premier), BC Wildfire Service
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
August 8, 2026
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Over 20,000 people ordered to evacuate in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. Province-wide state of emergency declared by Premier David Eby. Bald Range wildfire doubled in size to 9,500 hectares in 24 hours.
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