British Columbia wildfires: 20,000+ evacuated, state of emergency declared

Canada's British Columbia declared a state of emergency as a fast-moving wildfire forced more than 20,000 people to evacuate overnight. Strong winds helped the flames spread rapidly, and officials say significant challenges remain in bringing the blaze under control.

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