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9 August 2026

Canada: British Columbia wildfires burning out of control

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Canada: British Columbia wildfires burning out of control

Wildfires have grown in number and intensity across British Columbia, where a state of emergency has been declared. Evacuations are underway, but firefighters say almost half of BC's 102 fires are out of control.

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