World News Today Live Updates on August 9, 2026 : Canada wildfire: British Columbia declares state of emergency, forcing thousands to evacuate amid raging fire
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On August 9, 2026, the province of British Columbia declared a state of emergency in response to a rapidly spreading wildfire. The Bald Range fire, located in the Okanagan region, had doubled in size to approximately 9,500 hectares. Thousands of residents were forced to evacuate their homes as the blaze threatened nearby communities. The raging fire also left parts of the area without electricity.
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