10-08-2026 12:07 via theguardian.com

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 LakeCanadian government steps in as ‘out of control’ wildfires force thousands to flee Continue reading...
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