Burning British Columbia declares State of Emergency

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Aug 9, 202600:33:29Society & Culture

BC has declared a state of emergency as more than 21 thousand residents flee ferocious wildfires. Forest ecologist Lori Daniels explains how the government declaration could unlock additional tools in the battle against...

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