Canada wildfire: British Columbia declares state of emergency, forcing thousands to evacuate amid raging fire
British Columbia declared a state of emergency as the Bald Range wildfire expanded to approximately 9,500 hectares, forcing over 20,000 residents to evacuate from Summerland and Peachland. This wildfire, the largest evacuation event this summer, has disrupted essential services, including power and water supply. Authorities are coordinating rescue operations amid ongoing firefighting efforts.