Canadian government steps in as ‘out of control’ wildfires force thousands to flee
The Canadian federal government is providing emergency assistance to British Columbia as over 100 wildfires, many out of control, force thousands to evacuate. The fires are spreading at an unprecedented speed, overwhelming local firefighting efforts.
Firefighters would traditionally get a break during nightfall, as cooler air would slow the burning, but this is no longer the case./Getty Images Firefighters would traditionally get a break during nightfall, as cooler air would slow the burning, but this is no longer the case./Getty Images Canada 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
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