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  "title": "World News Today Live Updates on August 9, 2026 : Canada wildfire: British Columbia declares state of emergency, forcing thousands to evacuate amid raging fire",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/world-news-today-live-updates-on-august-9-2026-canada-wildfire",
  "topic": "world",
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  "published": "2026-08-09T01:22:56.000Z",
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  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "World News Today Live Updates on August 9, 2026: Stay informed on global events with our in-depth world news coverage, bringing you the latest developments across politics, economy, and culture. Discover insights into international affairs, breaking news, and the trends shaping our interconnected world, all in one place.",
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        "title": "Thousands told to evacuate in western Canada as wildfire grows",
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing thousands to flee homes",
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        "published": "2026-08-09T03:41:00.000Z"
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        "title": "Wildfire forces thousands of evacuations in Western Canada",
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        "published": "2026-08-09T06:10:08.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Egypt Independent",
        "title": "A fast-moving wildfire forces more than 20,000 people to evacuate in western Canada",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/a-fast-moving-wildfire-forces-more-than-20-000-people-to-evacuate-in",
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