Fresh Evacuations Ordered South of Pear Lake Wildfire in B. C.
Interior The Pear Lake wildfire has forced hundreds more people to flee their homes, adding to the 1,647 square kilometers already scorched by this year's largest wildfire in British Columbia's Interior.
The latest evacuation orders bring a grim reality check for residents, policymakers, and business leaders alike. Wildfires are becoming an increasingly frequent and destructive force in Western Canada.