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Wildfires force 20,000 to flee as British Columbia declares state of emergency

The declaration of a state of emergency in British Columbia has led to the evacuation of 20,000 people due to ongoing wildfires.

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The declaration of a state of emergency in British Columbia has led to the evacuation of 20,000 people due to ongoing wildfires. The situation is further complicated by reports of a possible wildfire-related fatality near Summerland, which is currently being investigated by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. However, hazardous conditions have hindered authorities' ability to confirm the fatality. The scale of the evacuations underscores the severity of the wildfires in the region, with thousands of people forced to leave their homes in response to the emergency declaration.

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