Why did the ‘absolutely shocking’ B.C. wildfire intensify so fast?
10-08-2026 22:33 via globalnews.ca

Why did the ‘absolutely shocking’ B.C. wildfire intensify so fast?

Starting about 15 km northwest of Summerland last Friday, the Bald Ridge wildfire quickly grew to 50 square kilometres in just three hours after it was first detected.
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