# British Columbia issues evacuation orders as wildfires spread rapidly

https://mins.news/en/item/17060

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-08 17:14 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/8/british-columbia-issues-evacuation-orders-ahead-of-fast-moving-wildfires?traffic_source=rss

> Authorities in British Columbia have issued evacuation orders as fast-moving wildfires spread across western Canada. Residents are being warned to prepare to leave their homes. The guidance underscores the need to be ready for a rapid departure as the fires continue to expand.

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