### [2026-08-8](/feed/2026/08/8/index.md)

##### Wildfires in 2026
# In Canada, British Columbia declares a state of emergency after 100 wildfires were reported across the province. 




### Sources:

1. [CBC](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-declares-province-wide-state-of-emergency-amidst-wildfires-9.7300785)

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