British Columbia wildfire that has forced 20,000 to flee grew overnight, officials say
A deadly wildfire in Western Canada has forced about 20,000 people to flee grew overnight. Authorities are still fighting to contain the blaze that’s destroyed homes and other properties near Okanagan Lake in British Columbia.
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National story. 5 articles from 5 sources. Updated Aug 11, 2026.
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3 sourcesWestern Canada fights growing wildfires as thousands more told to be ready to leave
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