Mexican reinforcements arrive for wildfire fight in western Canada after 20,000 flee
Summary
About 100 firefighters from Mexico are arriving in western Canada to help fight a large wildfire near Okanagan Lake. The fire has forced 20,000 people to leave their homes, destroyed many properties, and caused the death of an 80-year-old woman.Key Facts
- The wildfire covers 156 square kilometers (60 square miles) near Okanagan Lake in British Columbia.
- The fire has forced 20,000 people to evacuate, including the town of Summerland with about 12,000 residents.
- An 80-year-old woman died while trying to escape the fire.
- Firefighters face difficult conditions like steep terrain, hot weather, and new fires caused by flying embers.
- The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have started a criminal investigation into the cause of the fire.
- Dangerous conditions have stopped crews from fully assessing the damage caused by the fire.
- About 100 firefighters from Mexico are arriving to assist in fighting the fire.
- There are around 100 wildfires burning across British Columbia, with about half out of control, and a high risk of new fires from lightning in the central Interior and Okanagan regions.
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