A fast-moving wildfire forces more than 20,000 people to evacuate in western Canada
Summary
A fast-moving wildfire in British Columbia, Canada, forced more than 20,000 people to evacuate, including the entire town of Summerland and nearby Peachland. The fire grew quickly, destroying homes and causing emergency officials to evacuate themselves.Key Facts
- Over 20,000 people were ordered to leave their homes due to the wildfire.
- The town of Summerland (about 12,000 people) and surrounding Peachland (about 8,000 people) were evacuated.
- The Bald Range wildfire was first reported Friday evening and expanded rapidly to about 50 square kilometers (19 square miles).
- The fire moved quickly, covering 15 kilometers (9 miles) to reach Summerland in hours.
- Emergency officials described it as one of the fastest-growing wildfires the region has seen.
- Officials did not yet know how many homes were destroyed.
- Videos showed multiple homes burning and residents fleeing with flames on both sides of the roads.
- Canada has faced bigger and more damaging wildfires in recent years, causing many evacuations and smoke spreading across Canada and the U.S.
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