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5,000 B.C. Residents Placed Under Evacuation Order in 24-Hour Span
Officials say record drought and high winds helped fuel explosive fire growth as crews from Alberta, Mexico and Australia join the response.
- On Monday, Aug. 3, officials expanded an evacuation order to Caesars Landing, including 5455 and 5495 Deighton Road, 5000 Westside Road North, and Bald Range Road as Quilpituk Creek and Bradley Creek wildfires intensified.
- Active wildfires surged past 100 on Saturday, forcing more than 5,000 people from their homes across British Columbia as record drought conditions created what officials called "explosive" fire behavior amid strong winds.
- Response teams are deploying what officials call "significant resources," including 130 aviation helicopters and more than 500 contractors, while West Kelowna opened Royal LePage Place with 150 beds expandable to 256 for displaced residents.
- Vernon's Acting Mayor Akbal Mund reported about 250 evacuees registered Sunday at the emergency services centre, saying, "So, the community is here to help."
- Heading into August, officials warn of ongoing fire risks despite a cold front passing Saturday, urging the public to "avoid the area so emergency responders can effectively perform their duties" and only call 911 for emergencies.
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VERNON — More than 1,300 firefighters are battling wildfires in British Columbia, including recent fires that spread around northern Okanagan Lake during a windstorm on Saturday, forcing thousands of residents, while fires destroyed hundreds of homes
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