Wildfires burn across western US and Canada
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Wildfires across Canada and the western U.S. forced more than 20,000 evacuations, destroyed homes, triggered rescues and claimed lives.
The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered "out of control", has spread to more than 36 sq miles (95 sq km).
Canadian wildfires trigger mass evacuations and send smoke across the U.S., putting millions at risk from poor air quality.
The Bald Range fire had burned more than 33,000 acres and remained out of control on Sunday, officials said. About 20,000 people were ordered to evacuate.
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In British Columbia, wildfires are spreading rapidly, prompting 40 evacuation orders. Thousands have fled due to the intense Bald Range fire.
British Columbia declared a state of emergency on Saturday after thousands of people in the western Canadian province were ordered to flee a fast-moving wildfire that nearly doubled in size overnight.
TORONTO, Aug. 8, 2026 /CNW/ -- As wildfires continue to impact communities across Canada, Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) is supporting relief efforts through a $200,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross' Canadian Wildfire Fund, and enabling customers to support through in-store donations across its network of banners.