Wildfires in British Columbia Force Mass Evacuations
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B.C. Wildfire Service, David Eby
British Columbia, Canada
August 9, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 28/9/2026, 9:10:55 PM
Approximately 12,000 people in Summerland and surrounding areas have been evacuated due to the Bald Range fire. The provincial government has declared a state of emergency following explosive fire activity. Multiple wildfires are burning across the province, with significant highway closures and property damage reported.
- Earlier version 18/9/2026, 5:30:59 PM
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