Canada Wildfires: What to Know About Fires in British Columbia and Ontario
7 sources·Updated August 8, 2026
Canada wildfires
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- Otago Daily Times·1h agoCanada’s BC declares state of emergency as more than 20,000 flee wildfiresRead at Otago Daily Times →
- Globe and Mail·4h agoB.C. government declares state of emergency after wildfire in Okanagan region explodes in size overnight
The Bald Range wildfire, first reported at 4:29 p.m. Friday, grew to 95 square kilometres by Saturday morning
Read at Globe and Mail → - Global News Canada·6h agoB.C. premier declares wildfire state of emergency
B.C. Premier David Eby and emergency officials are set to provide an update Saturday as wildfires continue to force evacuations across the province.
Read at Global News Canada → - BBC World·6h agoFast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing thousands to flee homes
The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered "out of control", has spread to more than 36 sq miles (95 sq km).
Read at BBC World → - NYT World·7h agoCanada Wildfires: What to Know About Fires in British Columbia and Ontario
Wildfire activity has increased in British Columbia, with thousands evacuated from the Okanagan Valley, weeks after smoke from blazes in Ontario choked the East Coast.
Read at NYT World → - Al Jazeera·7h agoBritish 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.
Read at Al Jazeera → - CBS News Top·8h agoWildfires in western Canada forces more than 20,000 people to evacuate
The Bald Range wildfire was first reported on Friday evening.
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