British Columbia has issued a state of emergency as Canada experiences its worst wildfire season ever. The wildfires in the western province have forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes. On Friday, the emergency was extended to include Kelowna and nearby West Kelowna, where houses and woodland were being burned by an approaching fire. Across the border in Spokane County, Washington, residents were also ordered to evacuate due to the spreading fires. The wildfire season in British Columbia has been deemed the worst in the province’s history, according to Premier David Eby. Approximately 15,000 people have been ordered to evacuate, with another 20,000 under evacuation alert. The situation is unpredictable, and authorities are urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel to the affected areas. The fires have been intensified by record-breaking heat and drought conditions caused by climate change.
Canada’s British Columbia under state of emergency as Kelowna wildfire rages
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