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West Kelowna residents told to leave homes as wildfire spreads

West Kelowna residents told to leave homes as wildfire spreads
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Residents in West Kelowna have been ordered to evacuate their homes due to an encroaching wildfire. The situation is part of a broader concern regarding the wildfire outlook in the Southern Interior of British Columbia.

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Wildfires pose an immediate threat to public safety and property, highlighting the increasing climate-related risks in Western Canada.

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