Deadly Wildfire Rages Out of Control in British Columbia
A fast-moving and out-of-control wildfire in British Columbia, Canada, has claimed its first victim, an octogenarian. The blaze has rapidly engulfed hillsides, prompting widespread concern.
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'That fire came so fast': Wildfire rages in British Columbia
Officials in British Columbia are still trying to determine how many homes were lost to the fire, which remains out of control as of Monday.
Read full article →Fast-moving wildfire engulfs hills in western Canada – video
Thousands of residents in British Columbia's wine and orchard region were ordered to evacuate on Saturday as a fast-moving wildfire in western Canada nearly doubled in size overnight. The Bald Range fire was burning out of control across about 9,500 hectares, prompting evacuation orders in Summerland, Peachland and other districts west of Okanagan Lake Canadian government steps in as ‘out of control’ wildfires force thousands to flee Continue reading...
Read full article →Octogenarian is first killed in British Columbia wildfire
An 80-year-old woman died in the fast-moving Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia's wine country, Canadian police said, after the blaze nearly doubled in size over the weekend and forced the evacuation of people in the area.
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