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State of emergency declared as fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size

The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered "out of control", has spread over more than 36 sq miles (95 sq km).

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The Bald Range fire has burned more than 25,000 acres in British Columbia. At one point, the fire spread more than 2,000 acres in about an hour, officials said.

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State of emergency declared as fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in sizeBBC News – World
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State of emergency declared as fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size

Bald Range Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 18,000 in British ColumbiaNYTimes – World
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Bald Range Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 18,000 in British Columbia

The Bald Range fire has burned more than 25,000 acres in British Columbia. At one point, the fire spread more than 2,000 acres in about an hour, officials said.

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