Fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing thousands to flee homes
The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered "out of control", has spread to more than 36 sq miles (95 sq km).
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"This was one of the 'quickest-moving, largest fires in such a short time' he had seen in the fire-prone region."
— Erick Thompson , Executive
"I had to leave the EOC to come and get my family to leave this area. We're heading south."
— Erick Thompson , Executive
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The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered "out of control", has spread to more than 36 sq miles (95 sq km).
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