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Global National: Aug. 22, 2023 | BC wildfire evacuees stunned – "It's like a nuclear bomb went off"

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The McDougall Creek wildfire in British Columbia's Okanagan has grown to about 12,000 hectares, destroying dozens of houses in West Kelowna. Neetu Garcha reports from the region as some people return to their homes, the evacuees who can't believe that their homes are still standing, and the push for building code improvements.

While some much-needed rain has helped keep wildfires close to Yellowknife at bay, strong winds are fanning wildfires near communities in the southern Northwest Territories. Jeff Semple reports from Hay River on the concerns about the volatile situation, as military reinforcements arrive to fight the flames.

With affordable housing out of reach for so many Canadians, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his refreshed cabinet are pledging to fix the problem. Mackenzie Gray reports on the recommendations housing experts have brought forward to the government and the immediate and long-term feasibility of these options.

China's economy is showing signs of a significant slowdown, causing major investment banks to cut their growth forecasts for the country. Eric Sorensen looks at what's going wrong in the world's second-largest economy and how it could affect Canada.

Plus, eight people in Pakistan were thrust into a dangerous situation when the cable car they were traveling on became stuck, dangling precariously high above a ravine for hours. Crystal Goomansingh explains what went wrong and how crews were able to safely rescue all the passengers.

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