Canadian province to get federal help as wildfire forces evacuations

The Canadian federal government announced on Sunday that it will provide assistance to the province of British Columbia as raging wildfires force thousands of residents to evacuate. The federal aid will include shelter and accommodation for people displaced from regions surrounding Summerland and Peachland.

The emergency response is centered around the Bald Range wildfire, which triggered the evacuation orders. Local authorities and federal partners are coordinating efforts to manage the crisis and support the affected population as the fire continues to threaten communities in the region.