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Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 18,000 From Summerland, British Columbia
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- The Bald Range fire in British Columbia, Canada, has prompted an evacuation order for over 18,000 residents in the Districts of Summerland and Peachland due to its rapid spread.
- The wildfire is currently burning out of control and has scorched more than 23,000 acres.
- Authorities issued urgent evacuation alerts on Friday evening as the flames approached these largely rural communities.
- Residents like Jonathan Giroux received immediate evacuation notifications shortly after returning home from daily work.
