# Canadian wildfire kills 80-year-old woman, forces evacuations

2026-08-10T02:22:14+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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An 80-year-old woman died in a wildfire in Summerland, British Columbia. The raging inferno forced mass evacuations in the area. Livemint reports that the fire is one of several burning in the province this season. Officials have urged residents to follow evacuation orders as the blaze continues to spread.

## Coverage

- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/news/world/total-world-latest-news-on-august-10-2026-live-updates-11786327615207.html>
- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/news/world/canada-wildfire-80-year-old-woman-killed-in-british-columbia-s-summerland-as-raging-inferno-forces-mass-evacuation-11786327039626.html>

Tags: British Columbia, Canada wildfire, evacuation, Summerland, wildfire death
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