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Fires in Canada force yet another evacuation
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Fires
Location: Canada
Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery
Residents of the town of Osoyoos and the Okanagan-Similkameen regional district in Canada have been evacuated over the weekend after a wildfire crossed the US-Canadian border. The fire originated on Saturday southwest of Oroville, Washington State, advancing towards the Canadian town of Osoyoos in British Columbia and an immediate evacuation of the area was ordered.
This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image was captured on 31 July. It shows the burn scar from the fire on both sides of the United States - Canada border.
Copernicus Sentinel satellites provide open data which can help monitor and map wildfires and their consequences, allowing for a better assessment of the damage and supporting emergency management operations.
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