‘Like a bomb going off’: British Columbia wildfire triggers mass evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire in British Columbia nearly doubled in size to about 9,500 hectares, prompting a state of emergency and mass evacuations. Over 20,000 residents, including those from Summerland and Peachland, have been ordered to evacuate as the fire spreads. The situation remains critical as officials manage the largest evacuation event of the summer.