Canada wildfires drive hundreds from homes as more scorching heat forecast

22/07/2024 16:23 The Guardian

British Columbia says fire crews are battling more than 300 blazes, with more than half classified as out of controlWildfires have forced hundreds from their homes in Canada’s westernmost province and officials warn weeks more of scorching temperatures will add pressure to fire crews already in the parched region.The British Columbia wildfire service said crews were battling more than 300 blazes, with more than half of the fires are classified as out of control. Thousands of residents are under evacuation alert, readying to leave their homes at a moment’s notice. Continue reading...

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