'Total incinerated destruction': Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes

The Bald Range Fire started on Friday in British Columbia's Okanagan region and quickly grew over the weekend, forcing thousands to evacuate. Earl Kurz and his wife have lived in Peachland, a town overlooking Okanagan Lake in Canada's British Columbia, for 30 years. In the last 10, he said he has grown used to wildfires threatening his community. One woman, aged 80, died while trying to flee from the wildfire, police said on Sunday. The Okanagan area of British Columbia, known for its world renowned vineyards and picturesque scenery, has been grappling with extreme drought in recent years.

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