CBC News: The National | B.C. wildfire emergency, Yellowknife evacuation, COVID concerns

Aug. 18, 2023 | B.C. declares a provincewide state of emergency as crews in Kelowna battle wildfires on both sides of the lake. The final push to get out of Yellowknife ahead of the evacuation deadline. Plus, expert concerns about a late-summer COVID-19 wave.
00:00 The National for August 18, 2023
00:56 B.C. declares provincewide state of emergency
01:50 Volatile fire situation in Kelowna, West Kelowna
05:30 Kelowna-area residents fear for properties
07:27 Officials highlight importance of evacuation orders
09:28 Fire closes bridge in Scotch Creek, B.C.
10:05 Yellowknife mostly empty after evacuation deadline
13:35 Essential workers remain in Yellowknife
15:56 Government questioned about wildfire response
18:02 Maui head of emergency management resigns
18:27 Studying psychological impact of wildfire evacuation
20:44 California prepares for Hurricane Hilary
21:07 Concerns of fall COVID-19 wave
24:23 U.K. nurse found guilty of 7 murdering babies
26:35 Brazen car theft attempt foiled by family
29:52 West Kelowna fire Chief Jason Brolund
33:04 West Kelowna Mayor Gord Milsom
36:33 Canada recruiting health-care workers in Kenya
44:10 Stories and scenes of escape in B.C.
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