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State of Emergency Declared Over Canadian Wildfires... Evacuation Orders Issued for 20,000 Residents


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▲ Emergency responders talk with a driver on a closed section of Highway 97 south of Peachland in British Columbia, Canada.

As wildfires simultaneously spread across the western Canadian province of British Columbia, evacuation orders have been issued for approximately 20,000 residents.

British Columbia declared a state of emergency, stating that more than 100 wildfires have broken out across the province, about half of which are currently out of control.

While firefighting efforts face difficulties due to high temperatures and strong winds, it is estimated that more than 50 square kilometers have burned so far, and property damage to homes has also been reported.

(Photo: AP, Yonhap News)

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