The Bald Range wildfire follows another major Okanagan fire, the Bradley Creek wildfire, which is believed to have destroyed more than 200 homes.
Officials said the Bradley Creek wildfire is now being held after wildfire crews carried out “tireless work” to contain the flames and prevent further spread.
Severe drought conditions have also fueled wildfires in Washington state, just south of British Columbia, forcing more than 65,000 people to evacuate their homes.
Devastating wildfires have also swept across Spain and France this summer as Europe faces prolonged drought and record-breaking temperatures.
France has experienced its worst wildfires in two decades, while officials in Madrid say fires in the Spanish capital’s surrounding region are the most severe ever recorded there.
Wildfires are a natural part of Canada’s vast boreal forest ecosystem, but experts warn that climate change—particularly hotter and drier conditions—is making fires more intense and frequent. In 2023, Canada experienced its worst wildfire season on record based on the total area burned.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk