A rapidly spreading wildfire in the Bald Range of British Columbia, Canada, has prompted evacuation orders affecting over 12,000 individuals as officials evaluate extensive damage. The blaze ignited on Friday and surged to cover 53 square miles (136 square kilometers) within hours, remaining uncontrolled as of Monday. Tragically, an 80-year-old woman lost her life while attempting to evacuate, according to police reports. Currently, over 100 wildfires are active throughout British Columbia, with 70 igniting in the past week alone. The combination of dry lightning, elevated temperatures, and strong winds poses a risk of additional fires as firefighting teams persist in their containment efforts.
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