World · 9 August 2026
Canadian government sends help as wildfires force 22,000 from homes
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Canada's federal government is dispatching urgent assistance to British Columbia, following the evacuation of approximately 22,000 individuals due to rapidly spreading wildfires. On Sunday, 102 wildfires were burning across the province, with nearly half categorised as "out of control." The Bald Range wildfire, detected Friday, grew to over 100 sq km within hours, prompting a state of emergency.
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