September 13, 2022 1:08 PM

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Canadian Government issues air quality warnings & evacuation orders as wildfires grow in westernmost province of British Columbia

<span style="color: #222222;">In Canada, the government has issued air quality warnings and evacuation orders as wildfires are growing in the westernmost province of British Columbia.  <br />''<br />''Environment Canada has said that smoke from both wildfires is contributing to poor air quality throughout Vancouver city, the Fraser Valley, and beyond.<br />''<br />''Local media reports that around 193 active wildfires currently burning in British Columbia, including the Flood Falls fire in the south of the province and the Battleship Mountain blaze in the northeast.  <br />''<br />''The Battleship Mountain fire is spread over 24,284 hectares of area and is considered out of control.</span><br />

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