B.C. has declared a provincial state of emergency after the fast-moving Bald Range wildfire swept through B.C.’s Okanagan Valley Friday night, forcing more than 20,000 people to evacuate their homes.
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"The Bald Range wildfire has grown to cover more than 100 square kilometres in less than 24 hours, according to the latest update from the B.C. Wildfire Service." www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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“In a statement Saturday afternoon, B.C.’s Southeast District RCMP said it is working with the B.C. Coroners Service to confirm a “possible fatality” reported by a resident who was ordered to evacuate the Meadow Valley area Friday night.” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
B.C. Evacuee Helpline at 1-800-387-4258 for assistance.The helpline runs daily from 7:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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“Police investigating ‘possible fatality’ from Summerland, B.C., wildfire. Live updates here.” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... - @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social #BaldRangeWildfire #BCWildfire #Okanagan #Peachland #Summerland
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