More than 100 fires burn across the province, with nearly half out of control, as hot, dry conditions persist
Canada wildfires force over 20,000 evacuations in British Columbia
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Summerland lost power Saturday and issued a boil-water notice for residents. In BC, where hot and dry conditions have increased the risk of more fires spreading, about 1,500 firefighting personnel were battling more than 100 fires. Premier David Eby told a news conference on Saturday that one fire official had likened the fire to "a bomb going off." "He described flames on 100-foot (30-meter) tree, flames going 200 feet above that, and the fire creating its own weather system, which creates lightning, which then feeds on itself," Eby said.
Furthermore, When BC authorities issued the evacuation order around midnight, he and his family drove about 45 kilometres north to the city of Kelowna. Evacuation orders were in place for Summerland, Peachland and other districts west of Okanagan Lake in the province's southern interior. Firefighters from Mexico, Australia, France and New Zealand have helped combat the fires.
In addition, Terry Fries of Summerland was watching a football game on Friday night when a neighbor advised him to get a bag ready as the fire grew. The region produces most of BC's wine and is Canada's second-largest wine-producing area. Premier David Eby announced the emergency as more than 100 wildfires burned across the province, nearly half of them out of control in hot, windy weather and prolonged drought.
Moreover, Highway 97, a major route through the region, was closed between Peachland and Penticton as roads filled with evacuees.
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Summerland lost power Saturday and issued a boil-water notice for residents.
reliability low1/2 sourcesIn BC, where hot and dry conditions have increased the risk of more fires spreading, about 1,500 firefighting personnel were battling more than 100 fires.
reliability low1/2 sourcesPremier David Eby told a news conference on Saturday that one fire official had likened the fire to "a bomb going off." "He described flames on 100-foot (30-meter) tree, flames going 200 feet above that, and the fire creating its own weather system, which creates lightning, which then feeds on itself," Eby said.
reliability low1/2 sourcesWhen BC authorities issued the evacuation order around midnight, he and his family drove about 45 kilometres north to the city of Kelowna.
reliability low1/2 sourcesEvacuation orders were in place for Summerland, Peachland and other districts west of Okanagan Lake in the province's southern interior.
reliability low1/2 sourcesFirefighters from Mexico, Australia, France and New Zealand have helped combat the fires.
reliability low1/2 sourcesTerry Fries of Summerland was watching a football game on Friday night when a neighbor advised him to get a bag ready as the fire grew.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe region produces most of BC's wine and is Canada's second-largest wine-producing area.
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Premier David Eby announced the emergency as more than 100 wildfires burned across the province, nearly half of them out of control in hot, windy weather and prolonged drought.
according to CBS News — LatestHighway 97, a major route through the region, was closed between Peachland and Penticton as roads filled with evacuees.
according to CBS News — LatestFrance and Spain have been particularly hard hit in recent weeks.
according to ABC News Australia — WorldIn Italy, officials placed all its major cities under the highest heat alert on Thursday, signalling a health risk for the entire population, not only vulnerable groups.
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In BC, where hot and dry conditions have increased the risk of more fires spreading, about 1,500 firefighting personnel were battling more…
omitted byLeft sidecovered byCenterPublic / AgenciesPremier David Eby told a news conference on Saturday that one fire official had likened the fire to "a bomb going off." "He described…
omitted byLeft sidecovered byCenterPublic / AgenciesWhen BC authorities issued the evacuation order around midnight, he and his family drove about 45 kilometres north to the city of Kelowna.
omitted byLeft sidecovered byCenterPublic / AgenciesEvacuation orders were in place for Summerland, Peachland and other districts west of Okanagan Lake in the province's southern interior.
omitted byLeft sidecovered byCenterPublic / AgenciesFirefighters from Mexico, Australia, France and New Zealand have helped combat the fires.
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