RCMP Investigate Possible BC Wildfire Death as Province Declares State of Emergency
B.C. Premier David Eby said the province has declared a state of emergency on Aug. 8 as wildfires remain out of control, and 20,000 residents near Okanagan Lake were ordered to evacuate. Meanwhile, the B.C. RCMP said they are investigating a possible wildfire-related fatality near the Summerland area in the Okanagan. The police force said [...]
British Columbia has declared a state of emergency due to out-of-control wildfires, leading to the evacuation of 20,000 residents near Okanagan Lake. The B.C. RCMP is investigating a possible wildfire-related fatality in the Summerland area, working with the BC Coroners Service to confirm the death. Premier David Eby reported that some individuals were trapped and required rescue, with air evacuations in progress for those cut off by the fires.
- British Columbia declared a state of emergency on August 8 due to uncontrollable wildfires.
- 20,000 residents near Okanagan Lake were ordered to evacuate.
- The B.C. RCMP is investigating a possible wildfire-related fatality near Summerland.
- Some individuals were trapped and had to be rescued in the Summerland area.
- Air evacuations are underway for those cut off by the wildfire.
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