Summary
A large wildfire called the Bald Range fire started in British Columbia, Canada, and forced over 12,000 people to leave their homes. The fire quickly grew, burning a large area and causing severe damage, including the loss of homes. Officials are still working to control the fire and assess how much was destroyed.
Key Facts
- The Bald Range wildfire began on Friday in the Okanagan region of British Columbia.
- It grew to cover about 53 square miles (136 square kilometers) very quickly.
- More than 12,000 residents are under evacuation orders due to the fire.
- An 80-year-old woman died while trying to escape the wildfire.
- The Okanagan area is experiencing extreme drought, with lake levels at a low not seen since 1992.
- More than 100 wildfires are burning in British Columbia, with 70 starting in the last week.
- The provincial government declared a state of emergency and urged people to follow evacuation orders.
- Another nearby fire, the Bradley Creek fire, has destroyed over 200 homes but is now contained.
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