Wildfires in Western Canada

Major wildfires have spread across Western Canada, leading to evacuations in British Columbia and warnings of poor air quality. Alberta faces extreme wildfires, with one growing significantly over the weekend. Authorities are working to control the fires with the help of crews and helicopters. The federal government warns of a potentially catastrophic wildfire season due to high temperatures and drought.

Wildfire Threat in Northeastern British Columbia

Canadian authorities are urging residents in northeastern British Columbia to evacuate due to a fast-growing wildfire, with thousands already evacuated. The fire almost doubled in size in a day, reaching about 4,200 acres. Health authorities have evacuated Fort Nelson General Hospital. The blaze is one of three major wildfires near Fort Nelson, and smoke has affected neighboring Alberta.

Orca Rescue in Zeballos, British Columbia

A young killer whale trapped in a lagoon in Vancouver Island swam past a bottleneck at high tide, heading towards the open sea. The orca had been stuck in the lagoon since its pregnant mother died in March. Efforts were made to free the whale, including using a net and playing a violin to coax it out.