Premier's briefing described Summerland, B.C., fire 'like a bomb'

Canada August 09, 2026 04:33 AM

Officials compared 'remarkable escalation' in wildfire activity around Summerland, B.C., to a bomb blast during a briefing, B.C. Premier David Eby said. The province has declared a state of emergency.

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