Wildfire in Canada's British Columbia forces thousands to evacuate

Sun, 12 May 2024 06:11:34 +0000
India

Despite the improving weather conditions, Canadian authorities are strongly advising all remaining residents in the northeastern region of British Columbia to evacuate immediately. The fast-growing wildfire, which began on Friday, has already forced thousands to flee their homes. The blaze nearly doubled in size on Saturday, reaching approximately 17 square kilometers (4,200 acres), as shown by BC Wildfire Service maps.​