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B.C. declares state of emergency amid ‘worst wildfire season in our province’s history’
B.C. declares state of emergency amid ‘worst wildfire season in our province’s history’
The update comes with the province in the grips of what is expected to be the most dangerous 48 hours of year's wildfire season.
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B.C. declares state of emergency amid ‘worst wildfire season in our province’s history’
B.C. declares state of emergency amid ‘worst wildfire season in our province’s history’
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