Wildfire forces more than 20,000 people evacuate homes in western Canada

A fast-moving wildfire in western Canada forced more than 20,000 residents to evacuate their homes after nearly doubling in size overnight. The blaze specifically threatened British Columbia's wine and orchard region, prompting urgent evacuation orders on Saturday as the fire continued its rapid spread.

This incident adds to an already severe fire season in Canada. According to reports, fires have already burned through approximately 4 million hectares across the country over the course of the year.