some of whom were airlifted to safety. Winds caused the Bald Range wildfire to grow rapidly late Friday, pushing flames into the Summerland area and communities throughout the surrounding valleys. Premier David Eby acknowledged "significant losses of homes and property" and said some people became trapped as conditions changed quickly. Air evacuations are underway for those still isolated behind the fire perimeter. As of early Sunday, the Bald Range fire covered roughly 10,341 hectares (25,552 acres) and was considered out of control. Kelly Greene, the province's Minister of Emergency Management, declared the state of emergency. The RCMP is investigating a possible fatality reported by a Meadow Valley resident, though officials have yet to release casualty or damage figures. CTV News reported more than 50 people were airlifted out of the community of Faulder as flames advanced. Prime Minister Mark Carney thanked firefighters and first responders, pledging federal support and saying he hoped evacuees could return home safely. The fire was first reported early Friday evening, and Eby warned it "remains extremely active". The BC Wildfire Service reported 102 active wildfires across the province as of early Sunday, with nearly half deemed out of control. It cited "extreme fire behavior" driven by continuous hot and dry conditions, with response efforts hampered by poor visibility. Researchers at the World Weather Attribution group said this week that human-induced climate change doubled the likelihood of the extreme fire conditions behind this year's Canadian wildfires. (Bssnews)