State of Emergency Declared as Fast Moving Canada Wildfire Doubles in Size The state of emergency declared in British Columbia is a stark reminder that climate change has become an existential threat to Western societies, and Canada is no exception.
The fast moving wildfire that has ravaged thousands of acres of land and forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes is not just a natural disaster – it's also a symptom of a deeper crisis.
The Bald Range fire has more than doubled in size over two days, scorching over 39 square miles of prime agricultural land and destroying entire communities.