Authorities evacuate thousands from British Columbia fire zone
Sunday, August 24, 2003
KELOWNA, British Columbia -- A wildfire burned through orchards and vineyards Saturday, advancing to the edge of this city and forcing thousands to flee their homes ahead of flames that towered up to 400 feet.
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