Canada forest fire prompts 20000 evacuations
A forest fire broke out in British Columbia, Canada, leading to the evacuation of over 20,000 people in the Summerland area, a community home to around 12,000 residents. The fire expanded to cover approximately 184 square kilometers, destroying homes and resulting in the death of an 80-year-old woman. British Columbia's Premier, David Eby, explained that the fire's speed exceeded previous models, suggesting that the situation could become a "new normal" with the recurrence of severe wildfires, especially as damage assessments and security needs continue. The figures indicate that 2023 saw a record destruction of 14 million hectares due to fires, amidst ongoing wildfires in Canada and worsening environmental conditions, with warnings that such phenomena may recur in the future.
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