British Columbia has declared a provincial state of emergency due to the escalation of wildfires. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
The provincial state of emergency was introduced because of the growing scale of the fires. This measure allows for better coordination of firefighting efforts and mobilization of necessary resources.
Residents are advised to follow safety measures as the fires spread. Authorities said they are monitoring the situation and will take additional measures if needed.