British Columbia Faces Over 300 Wildfires Amidst Record Heatwave

Evacuations ordered across multiple communities as firefighters battle intense blazes fueled by extreme temperatures and lightning strikes.

More than 300 wildfires are currently burning across British Columbia, with many classified as out of control.
Thousands of residents have been evacuated or are on alert due to the rapidly spreading fires.
A three-week heatwave has exacerbated the situation, breaking temperature records in multiple communities.
Firefighters from other provinces and countries have been deployed to assist local crews.
Lightning strikes have been a significant cause of the new fires, complicating containment efforts.