WorldWildfires force 20,000 to flee as British Columbia declares state of emergency

Name: Wildfires force 20,000 to flee as British Columbia declares state of emergency
Uploaded: 2026-08-10T03:00:18.000Z
Description: British Columbia declared a state of emergency Saturday after a fast-moving wildfire forced more than 20,000 people to evacuate communities in western Canada. The blaze destroyed homes as it moved toward towns along Okanagan Lake.

British Columbia declared a state of emergency Saturday after a fast-moving wildfire forced more than 20,000 people to evacuate communities in western Canada. The blaze destroyed homes as it moved toward towns along Okanagan Lake.

The Associated Press 2026-08-10 03:00