Wildfires merge in British Columbia, prompting evacuations
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BC Wildfire Service, Thompson-Nicola Regional District
British Columbia, Canada
July 26, 2026
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Two wildfires near Clinton, B.C., merged, leading to further evacuation orders. The combined fire size is estimated at nearly 670 square kilometres. Firefighting efforts are ongoing despite dry conditions and drought.
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