British Columbia's Inferno: A Wake Up Call for Climate Action The wildfires ravaging British Columbia are a stark reminder of the province's vulnerability to climate change.
As 8,000 people flee their homes and hundreds of firefighters battle six major blazes, it's time to confront the harsh reality that BC's wildfire season is here to stay.
Over 120 wildfires are burning across the province, with more than 50 out of control. The Okanagan Valley, one of two basins in BC experiencing Level 5 drought, is particularly hard hit.