Over 20,000 flee wildfires as British Columbia declares state of emergency

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Over 20,000 people have evacuated due to rapidly spreading wildfires in British Columbia, which has declared a state of emergency. Authorities are investigating a possible death near Summerland, though it has not been confirmed.

The fires that erupted on Friday spread rapidly, nearly doubling in size overnight into Saturday. National police are investigating a possible death near Summerland, although the casualty has not yet been confirmed.

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