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British Columbia District Declares Emergency, Issues Evacuation Orders Due to Wildfire
A district in British Columbia has declared a state of emergency and issued evacuation orders as a wildfire continues to rage. The rapidly spreading blaze poses a significant threat to local communities.
8 Aug, 17:10 — 8 Aug, 18:16
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YahooMostly Factual2h ago
British Columbia district declares state of emergency, issues evacuation orders as wildfire rages
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British Columbia district declares state of emergency, issues evacuation orders as wildfire rages
A state of emergency was declared by the district of Summerland, British Columbia, early Saturday as a fast-moving wildfire swept through western Canada, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes.
By Emmanuel Tetteh
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First report: Yahoo · 8 Aug, 17:10|Full coverage: 2 · 1h|Window: 1h
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