The first major wildfires of the season have ravaged roughly 8,000 hectares across Western Canada, prompting evacuations in British Columbia and warnings of poor air quality. In Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and Fort Nelson First Nations, thousands were evacuated as a nearby blaze spread to 2,483 hectares. Mayor Rob Fraser confirmed most residents had been safely evacuated. Meanwhile, Alberta residents in Fort McMurray, a town previously devastated by wildfires in 2016, were told to prepare to leave as two extreme and out-of-control wildfires threatened the area.
Despite efforts to contain the fires, authorities fear they may worsen as temperatures rise. Evacuation alerts have been issued and firefighting crews are working around the clock. Smoke has been reported from fires in British Columbia, impacting air quality in several provinces. The federal government has warned of a potentially catastrophic wildfire season due to high temperatures and drought conditions caused by El Nino.
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