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British Columbia declares state of emergency as wildfires force thousands to evacuate

NPR | By Dan Karpenchuk
Published August 10, 2026 at 5:42 AM CDT

Evacuation orders and alerts have been issued in British Columbia as wildfires burn across the province. Officials have declared a state of emergency.

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Dan Karpenchuk