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State of emergency declared as fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size
The Bald Range fire now occupies more than 39 sq miles (103 sq km) across the Summerland, Peachland and other districts of British Columbia, according to the BC Wildfire Service. The Bald Range wildfires triggered the largest evacuation event this summer and more than 20,000 people across British Columbia have evacuated their homes, officials say. A column of smoke was seen rising over a residential street in Summerland The Bald Range wildfire burns, as seen from a vehicle, northwest of Summerland, British Columbia, Canada "Homes have been lost, and properties have been destroyed.
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