80-year-old woman killed in Summerland, BC., wildfire: RCMP

RCMP have confirmed a fatality in the explosive wildfire that forced mass evacuations from Summerland, B.C., over the weekend.

First death reported in Canadian wildfire as 20,000 evacuated

An 80-year-old woman has died in a wildfire in western Canada, police in British Colombia have confirmed. The woman died on Friday during an evacuation after the rapidly spreading fire broke out near

Summerland area wildfire evacuees supported as return timeline remains uncertain

Evacuees from the Bald Rang wildfire west of Summerland are making plans for longer-term stays as evacuation orders remain in place.

BC wildfires: Thousands flee Summerland, RCMP confirms death of 80-year-old

British Columbia's unprecedented wildfire emergency has forced thousands to flee from the community of Summerland and some surrounding areas. The RCMP also confirmed the death of an 80-year-old woman who was trying to flee on Friday.

Fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing thousands to flee homes

The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered "out of control", has spread to more than 36 sq miles (95 sq km).
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Thousands flee as wildfire crisis unfolds in western Canada, northwest U.S.

Wildfires across Canada and the western U.S. forced more than 20,000 evacuations, destroyed homes, triggered rescues and claimed lives.

Highway 97 not likely to open tonight between Summerland and Peachland due to Bald Range wildfire

Highway 97 continues to remain closed between Summerland and Peachland Sunday morning due to the Bald Range wildfire.

Summerland BC fire videos: Latest update as wildfire wreaks destruction in Canada; ‘they have lost everything’

In British Columbia, wildfires are spreading rapidly, prompting 40 evacuation orders. Thousands have fled due to the intense Bald Range fire.