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BC Wildfires Evacuate 20,000, State of Emergency, US Tariff Threat

8/10/2026

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Okanagan Residents Flee

More than 20,000 residents fled Okanagan Lake wildfires in British Columbia.
An 80-year-old woman died while escaping the blaze, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said.
British Columbia declared a state of emergency Saturday.
Minister Eleanor Olszewski approved federal shelter aid.
In Washington, crews began mop-up of three Spokane wildfires that damaged roughly 920 structures and led to an arson arrest.

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Eby: Wildfire Weather

Premier David Eby said the blaze generated its own weather and sparked lightning.
Highway 97 between Peachland and Penticton closed as flames raced alongside the road, causing traffic jams.
Emergency Management Minister Kelly Greene said emergency powers include travel restrictions and securing emergency lodging.
President Donald Trump threatened extra tariffs on Canada in July after wildfire smoke reached U.S. cities and worsened air quality.

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Okanagan Residents Flee

More than 20,000 residents fled Okanagan Lake wildfires in British Columbia.
An 80-year-old woman died while escaping the blaze, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said.
British Columbia declared a state of emergency Saturday.
Minister Eleanor Olszewski approved federal shelter aid.
In Washington, crews began mop-up of three Spokane wildfires that damaged roughly 920 structures and led to an arson arrest.

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