Summary
Over 20,000 people have been forced to evacuate due to an aggressive wildfire in British Columbia, which the BC Wildfire Service describes as exhibiting rank 5 behavior with a fast rate of spread.
Over 20,000 Evacuated as Aggressive Wildfire Spreads in British Columbia
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9 August 2026 at 2:13 am
Over 20,000 Evacuated as Aggressive Wildfire Spreads in British Columbia
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