Incendio en Columbia Británica obliga a evacuar a más de 12 000 personas

Incendio en Columbia Británica obliga a evacuar a más de 12 000 personas

Las autoridades provinciales informaron que el incendio en la zona Bald Range obligó a evacuar a más de 12 000 residentes en la región de Okanagan el 8 de agosto, quemando más de 53 millas cuadradas y provocando la declaración de estado de emergencia, mientras se siguen evaluando los daños a la propiedad. Informes anteriores a principios de agosto indicaron que el fuego había desplazado a más de 20 000 personas alrededor del lago Okanagan, desencadenó una respuesta de emergencia a nivel provincial, llevó humo a los Estados Unidos y movilizó a más de 30 000 bomberos, con asistencia internacional ofrecida por México, Australia, Francia y Nueva Zelanda.

Actores

Premier David Eby MP Amelia Boultbee Emergency Info BC British Columbia government International assistance from Mexico International assistance from Australia International assistance from France International assistance from New Zealand Firefighters

Ubicaciones

Summerland, British Columbia, Canada Peachland watershed, British Columbia, Canada Brenda Mines, British Columbia, Canada Lower Princeton, British Columbia, Canada Princeton downtown core, British Columbia, Canada Faulder, British Columbia, Canada Peachland, British Columbia, Canada British Columbia, Canada Western Canada Washington, United States Mexico Australia France New Zealand

Artículos

10 de agosto de 2026
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'Total incinerated destruction': Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes
'Total incinerated destruction': Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes

BBC • 10 de ago 16:10

The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia has burned more than 53 square miles, prompting a state of emergency and evacuations affecting over 12,000 residents, with officials still assessing property losses.

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As new blazes emerge, crews battle nearly 200 wildfires across US
As new blazes emerge, crews battle nearly 200 wildfires across US

USA Today • 10 de ago 12:05

The National Interagency Fire Center reported 183 active wildfires, including eight large new ones, while more than 20,000 people have been evacuated in western Canada and the western U.S.

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Explosive Canada Wildfire Leaves 1 Dead in British Columbia
Explosive Canada Wildfire Leaves 1 Dead in British Columbia

The New York Times • 10 de ago 10:10

A fast-moving blaze near Summerland in British Columbia has killed at least one person, prompted evacuations for about 20,000 residents and left more than 100 other fires burning across the province.

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Residents evacuate as wildfires burn in western US and Canada
Residents evacuate as wildfires burn in western US and Canada

apnews.com • 10 de ago 01:05

More than 20,000 people fled wildfires in British Columbia while Washington crews continued mop-up operations; a helicopter crash in Utah killed two pilots.

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Wildfires burning in British Columbia force 20,000 to evacuate
Wildfires burning in British Columbia force 20,000 to evacuate

NBC News • 10 de ago 00:51

A state of emergency was declared in British Columbia after more than 100 wildfires, including a fast-moving blaze near Okanagan Lake, prompted the evacuation of over 20,000 residents.

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9 de agosto de 2026
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Fast-moving wildfire in western Canada forces more than 20,000 people to evacuate
Fast-moving wildfire in western Canada forces more than 20,000 people to evacuate

cbsnews.com • 9 de ago 23:08

A fast-moving wildfire in the Okanagan region prompted a provincial emergency declaration and the evacuation of more than 20,000 residents, with dozens rescued by aircraft.

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Crews battle wildfires in western U.S. and Canada
Crews battle wildfires in western U.S. and Canada

npr.org • 9 de ago 22:03

More than 30,000 firefighters are battling over 94 large wildfires in the western United States and Canada, with evacuations affecting tens of thousands of residents.

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Canadian government steps in as ‘out of control’ wildfires force thousands to flee
Canadian government steps in as ‘out of control’ wildfires force thousands to flee

The Guardian • 9 de ago 19:27

The federal government will supply emergency shelter and assistance after more than 100 fast-moving wildfires in British Columbia forced about 22,000 residents to evacuate.

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Map Shows Where Millions of Americans At Risk as Canadian Wildfires Explode
Map Shows Where Millions of Americans At Risk as Canadian Wildfires Explode

Newsweek • 9 de ago 16:13

A fast-moving blaze in British Columbia has forced over 20,000 residents to evacuate and is sending smoke into the United States, where air-quality alerts cover dozens of states.

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British Columbia declares emergency, more than 20,000 flee wildfires
British Columbia declares emergency, more than 20,000 flee wildfires

CNBC • 9 de ago 07:13

A rapidly expanding wildfire in the Bald Range prompted British Columbia to declare a state of emergency, leading to the largest evacuation of the summer with more than 20,000 residents displaced.

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

BBC • 9 de ago 06:46

The fast-spreading Bald Range fire in British Columbia has more than doubled in size, prompting a provincial state of emergency and the evacuation of over 20,000 residents.

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8 de agosto de 2026
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Wildfires force 20,000 to flee as British Columbia declares state of emergency
Wildfires force 20,000 to flee as British Columbia declares state of emergency

PBS • 8 de ago 22:39

More than 100 wildfires are burning across British Columbia, prompting a state of emergency and the evacuation of over 20,000 residents from communities around Okanagan Lake.

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British Columbia issues evacuation orders ahead of fast-moving wildfires
British Columbia issues evacuation orders ahead of fast-moving wildfires

Al Jazeera • 8 de ago 17:18

A state of emergency was declared in Summerland, B.C., as the Bald Range wildfire forced evacuation orders for several communities and caused power outages and water advisories.

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