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Over 20,000 flee wildfires as British Columbia district declares emergency

A fast-growing blaze known as the Bald Range fire has forced mass evacuations in western Canada.

2 sources·4 claims checked·impact 70

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A British Columbia district declared a state of emergency because of wildfires

Likely·65% confidence

More than 20,000 people have fled the fires

Likely·65% confidence

The Bald Range wildfire had grown to roughly 9,500 hectares and was out of control

Likely·65% confidence

The cause of the fire and any casualties are not stated

Confirmed·85% confidence
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