The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia remains out of control after spreading across more than 39 square miles (103 sq km), the BBC reports, with residents warned to brace for the worst.
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A wildfire in British Columbia known as the Bald Range fire is continuing to burn out of control, with residents in the area warned to brace for the worst, according to the BBC.
The fire has spread across more than 39 square miles (103 sq km), the BBC reported.
Authorities have described the fire as “out of control”, a designation indicating the blaze is not contained.
As of the latest reporting, the BBC did not detail the number of people affected, evacuation orders or the cause of the fire. The situation remains ongoing.
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Wildfires that burn out of control can threaten homes, force evacuations and endanger lives, particularly as a blaze continues to expand.
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BBC World: The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered "out of control", has spread over more than 39 sq miles (103 sq km).