British Columbia issues evacuation orders ahead of fast-moving wildfires

Authorities warn residents to be prepared to leave their homes as fast-moving wildfires spread across western Canada. play Live Sign up Show navigation menu Navigation menu News Show more news sections Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Sport Opinion Video More Show more sections Features Economy Human Rights Climate Crisis Investigations Interactives In Pictures Science & Technology Podcasts Travel Sponsored Content play Live Click here to search search Sign up News | Climate Crisis Authorities warn residents to be prepared to leave their homes as fast-moving wildfires spread across western Canada. x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Smoke rises from the Bald Range wildfire, which is causing tactical evacuations by helicopter, northwest of Summerland, British Columbia, Canada August 7, 2026 [BC Wildfire/Handout via Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 8 Aug 2026 8 Aug 2026 The district of Summerland in British Columbia has issued evacuation orders, as powerful wildfires continue to sweep across western Canada.