# British Columbia district declares state of emergency as wildfire rages

https://mins.news/en/item/16970

- Reuters, 2026-08-08 14:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/british-columbia-district-declares-state-emergency-issues-evacuation-orders-2026-08-08/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a773799e029de000157e7fa

> The District of Summerland in British Columbia declared a state of emergency early Saturday. A fast-moving wildfire was sweeping through western Canada. Thousands of residents were forced to leave their homes as evacuation orders were issued. The emergency declaration came as the blaze continued to rage in the area.

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