A large lake in British Columbia, Canada
The Bald Range wildfire has exploded into a fast-moving blaze in British Columbia, forcing evacuation orders for Summerland and Peachland and displacing roughly 20,000 people. Officials have declared a provincial state of emergency, reported significant home losses and evacuated residents by air as crews continue search-and-rescue and firefighting operations.
The Bald Range wildfire has grown to about 9,500 hectares, triggering evacuation orders in Summerland, Peachland and surrounding districts. A state of emergency grants authorities power to manage travel, supply protections and rescue coordination as more than 20,000 residents have been displaced across British Columbia.