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Worst wildfire in Canada makes over 22,000 people homeless
In addition, about 22,000 people from the western region of Canada have left their homes.
Ontario: Canada's wildfires have been described as the worst in a decade, with the province of British Columbia declaring a state of emergency.
According to the British media, the city of West Kelowna has been severely affected by the fires in the Canadian forests, where houses have been badly damaged, while the province of British Columbia has officially declared a state of emergency.
British Columbia Chief David Abe has warned that the situation is changing rapidly as a result of the fires and that we will be in for a very challenging situation in the coming days.
According to reports, the McDougal forest fire has engulfed an area of 6,800 acres in 24 hours, prompting the evacuation of around 4,800 people.
In addition, about 22,000 people from the western region of Canada have left their homes.
To save the residents of the fire-affected area, they are being moved to safer places by roads and helicopters.
The head of British Columbia, David Abe, said: “Rhis year we are facing the worst wildfire that is growing rapidly, that is why the state of emergency has been implemented in the province”.
He added that in this situation we will ensure that we are in a position to provide immediate assistance to people.
Abe continued to say that as many people as possible have been rescued from the area, if citizens do not abandon travel to the affected areas, the emergency orders may also include travel restrictions for these areas.