World News Today Live Updates on August 10, 2026 : Canada wildfire: 80-year-old woman killed in British Columbia’s Summerland as raging inferno forces mass evacuation
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On August 9, an 80-year-old woman lost her life due to a devastating wildfire in Summerland, British Columbia. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed the tragic incident, which prompted a mass evacuation of residents in the region. The inferno, fueled by the scorching summer weather, forced thousands to flee their homes in a desperate attempt to escape the rapidly spreading flames.
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