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

##### Wildfires in 2026
# In Canada, British Columbia declares a state of emergency after 105 wildfires were reported across the province. 




### Sources:

1. [DW](https://www.dw.com/en/canada-british-columbia-declares-emergency-as-fires-spread/a-78291841)

### Changes:

1. In Canada, British Columbia declares a state of emergency after 100 wildfires were reported across the province.  _2026-08-09 03:58:05 (First version)_
1. In Canada, British Columbia declares a state of emergency after 105 wildfires were reported across the province.  _(Current version)_

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