Canada, Bald Range wildfire and evacuation
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Fire danger continued in the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada over the weekend, posing challenging conditions for crews battling to keep destructive blazes from spreading across the region with at least four fire-related deaths reported.
The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered "out of control", has spread to more than 36 sq miles (95 sq km).
Wildfires across Canada and the western U.S. forced more than 20,000 evacuations, destroyed homes, triggered rescues and claimed lives.
Canadian wildfires trigger mass evacuations and send smoke across the U.S., putting millions at risk from poor air quality.
The inferno that sent toxic smoke billowing toward the United States won't be the last. Officials are now battling both the wildfires and misinformation.
The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia nearly doubled overnight, forcing more than 20,000 people to evacuate.
About 20,000 people were ordered to evacuate over the weekend from the Bald Range fire. Weather conditions were not expected to provide much relief on Monday.
In British Columbia, wildfires are spreading rapidly, prompting 40 evacuation orders. Thousands have fled due to the intense Bald Range fire.