Canada puts the military on standby as British Columbia wildfires kill 1 and displace thousands
A major wildfire in British Columbia's Okanagan region has forced thousands of people to evacuate and caused at least one death. The Canadian military is being readied to assist with the emergency response as the situation continues to worsen.
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