Wildfire forces 20 , 000 people to flee as British Columbia declares state of emergency

A fast-moving wildfire in British Columbia, identified as the Bald Range fire, has forced the evacuation of 20,000 people. Provincial authorities have declared a state of emergency to manage the crisis as the blaze remains out of control.

The fire has expanded significantly, currently covering more than 36 square miles (95 square kilometers). The emergency declaration serves as a formal response to the rapid growth of the wildfire and the scale of the displacement required to ensure public safety.