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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Scoop News DeskCanada · Published Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 6:13 PM UTCUpdated Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 6:55 PM UTC

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🔥 **Canada — Fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing thousands to flee homes**

Category: Wildfire / evacuation Date/time: Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 2:13 PM Location: Canada Status: Reported by BBC World; verification is continuing

Reported circumstances: No additional circumstances have been independently established beyond the attributed update above.

Injuries/deaths: **No confirmed injuries or deaths are stated in the available reporting.** Suspect status: N/A Public impact: No verified wider public impact has been detailed yet. Source confidence: Reported — BBC World; official confirmation remains limited Story link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx25dkwk3e3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Photo/video link: No verified photo or live-video link found yet.

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