Jul 24, 2024 – CBC News

B.C. officials said the wildfire situation in the province is “rapidly evolving,” telling residents they may see more evacuation orders and alerts in the coming days.

There are currently around 430 active wildfires, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS). The vast majority of them are caused by lightning, and around 60 per cent of them are considered by the service to be out of control.

These fires have placed thousands of people under alert, while hundreds have had to flee.

Several buildings have also been lost, including two homes in Wells, B.C., and six in the Venables Valley, according to local leaders.

“This past week has been difficult for many people and communities, and we are expecting more challenging days ahead,” B.C. Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma said in a news conference Wednesday.

“Right now, we are asking everyone to take steps to be prepared.”

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