Approximately 30,000 households in British Columbia, Canada, have been ordered to evacuate as nearly 400 wildfires continue to ravage the province. The city of Kelowna, with a population of 150,000, is under threat as a massive wildfire approaches. Thick smoke has engulfed the city, exacerbating the situation.

The evacuation orders are a matter of life and death, not only for the residents but also for the first responders working to combat the fires. Premier David Eby stated that 35,000 people have been ordered to leave, with an additional 30,000 on standby for evacuation if necessary. To ensure accommodation availability for evacuees and emergency workers, travel restrictions have been imposed on Kelowna and surrounding areas. The towns of Kamloops, Oliver, Penticton, Vernon, and Osoyoos are also affected by the order.

In addition to the wildfires in British Columbia, the city of Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories has been grappling with a huge fire that has prompted the evacuation of nearly all of its residents. The escalating wildfires in Canada are a result of extreme weather conditions caused by climate change. This wildfire season has been record-breaking, with over 1,000 fires reported across the country. While no deaths have been reported in the latest fires, four firefighters have tragically lost their lives. The situation in Canada continues to unfold, and authorities are urging the public to follow evacuation orders and stay safe.