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The 2026 B.C. wildfires have intensified, causing widespread smoke and prompting evacuations while firefighting efforts continue.

In B.C., wildfires in 2026 have escalated significantly, with fires burning near communities such as Pemberton and Boston Bar. These fires have caused smoke to fill multiple areas, triggering evacuations. Efforts to battle the blazes include water bombers sent from Quebec to assist local crews. Weather conditions, including an approaching cold front, could further exacerbate the fires ahead of the August long weekend, heightening public concern and emergency response activities.