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British Columbia Declares State of Emergency as Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations
Kathmandu— Canadian officials declared a state of emergency in British Columbia on Saturday after a fast-moving wildfire forced more than 20,000 people to evacuate their homes. The declaration comes as intense blazes rapidly expand across the province, destroying properties and creating dangerous conditions that have trapped some residents, necessitating emergency rescues. Rapidly Expanding Wildfires The […]
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Source:ABC News
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Deutsche WelleABC NewsCanadian Interagency Forest Fire Center
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OntarioCanadaBritish Columbia
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