Wildfires force thousands to evacuate in British Columbia

Fast-moving wildfires across British Columbia have forced 22,000 people to evacuate, with 102 fires burning across the province amid record-breaking conditions that climate scientists attribute to warming temperatures.

First covered Aug 9, 2026 · 11:20 AM PT · 2 articles

Wildfires force thousands to evacuate in British Columbia — Image via theguardian.com

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11h Guardian Environment Fast-moving wildfire engulfs hills in western Canada – video — Thousands of residents in British Columbia's wine and orchard region were ordered to evacuate on Saturday as a fast-moving wildfire in western Canada nearly…

1d Guardian Environment Canadian government steps in as ‘out of control’ wildfires force thousands to flee — British Columbia battling 102 fires day and night across province, as breakneck speed hampers firefighters’ efforts Canada’s federal government has announced…

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nbcnews.com Wildfires burning in British Columbia force 20,000 to evacuate

cnbc.com Canada's British Columbia declares state of emergency as more than 20,000 flee wildfires

Appeared in: 2026-08-10 (#11)

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