A wildfire in British Columbia’s Bald Range exploded into a terrifying emergency, forcing mass evacuations and claiming the life of an 80-year-old woman. With flames spreading faster than ever before—thanks to record drought and dry conditions—the province declared a state of emergency within 24 hours. Premier David Eby warns this could be the new normal, urging urgent reforms to wildfire preparedness. Thousands fled Summerland and Peachland as crews raced to contain the blaze, while officials offer counseling to affected residents. Canada’s worsening wildfire crisis is now sending smoke across borders and reshaping how communities respond to nature’s fury.

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