‘Long Days Ahead,’ Says Eby as BC’s Wildfire Evacuation Orders and Alerts Climb

Flames from the Donnie Creek wildfire burn along a ridge top north of Fort St. John, B.C., on July 2, 2023. The Canadian Press/AP/Noah Berger

Escalating wildfires and worsening drought across British Columbia signal challenging times ahead, with the province and nation facing the worst fire season in 100 years, says Premier David Eby.

Evacuation orders and alerts were expanded Tuesday near several wildfires in B.C.’s northern regions as communities try to keep residents safe and the BC Wildfire Service battles an increasing number of fires.