United Kingdom: Eyewitnesses Capture Forest Fires Raging Across British Columbia

The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered "out of control", has spread to more than 36 sq miles (95 sq km). Thousands of people were forced to flee their homes as a fast-moving wildfire in a remote part of western Canada spread rapidly, doubling in size since it was first detected on Friday. The Bald Range fire now occupies more than 36 sq miles (95 sq km) across the Summerland and Okanagan-Similkameen districts of British Columbia, according to the BC Wildfire Service.

Erick Thompson, an emergency official with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, said this was one of the "quickest-moving, largest fires in such a short time" he had seen in the fire-prone region. The fire remained "out of control" as of Saturday morning. A column of smoke was seen rising over a residential street in Summerland.

The Bald Range wildfire burns, as seen from a vehicle, northwest of Summerland, British Columbia, Canada. The district of Summerland, which has a population of around 12,000, was ordered to evacuate. The power went out across the area, officials said early Saturday.