[Important]British Columbia has declared a state of emergency due to wildfires.Non-essential travel restrictions in the Okanagan region – LifeVancouver Canada News Vancouver

#BC wildfire Service is continuing and the Kukipi Creek Wildfire (V11337) was initially located approximately 16 km north of Boston Brazil and 7 km east of Lake Nahatracci. The current area is 8,791 hectares. pic.twitter.com/728Nk3G9Kp

— BC Wildfire Services (@BCGovFireInfo) August 18, 2023

As we reported in this article the other day, wildfires are raging in the Okanagan region of British Columbia, Canada.

B.C. has declared a province-wide state of emergency in response to extreme, fast-moving wildfire activity. Do not travel to the interior central and southeastern British Columbia for non-essential reasons.If you must travel, be wary of rapidly changing conditions @EmergencyInfoBC & @DriveBC pic.twitter.com/TaTC0z2mYe

— BC Government News (@BCGovNews) August 19, 2023

BC Friday, August 18Provincewide state of emergency declared to support rapid wildfire response and recovery effortsdid. The proclamation allows states to issue emergency orders, including restricting movement to specific areas if necessary.

due to major #BC wildfire activities, please refrain from non-essential travel to the Central Interior and Southeast British Columbia. The Okanagan has issued emergency orders to vacate temporary accommodation such as hotels, motels and campgrounds.follow @EmergencyInfoBC pic.twitter.com/RRPtYYXX0f

— BC Government News (@BCGovNews) August 19, 2023

The state issued an emergency order the next day, Saturday, August 19.

in the following areas,Restricting the use of temporary accommodation such as hotels, motels and campgrounds for non-essential purposesit has been.

These restrictions support accommodations for evacuees and emergency and essential workers and are currently in effect until the end of September 4, 2023.

return,Request for non-essential travel to the Midlands and South East. (Roads must be clear for emergency response operations.)

If necessary, you can go to a designated area, eg: If you must visit a designated area, please be aware of rapidly changing conditions.

Provide emergency or critical services
Travel for health or medical reasons
transportation of necessities
appearing in court or complying with a court order
attend a funeral
Avoid risks of abuse and violence
Accomplish a temporary work-related purpose, including volunteering
Attend courses and training

Photo via governmentofbc.maps.arcgis.com

When I checked around 5:00 pm on August 19th,Wildfires burn more than 380 locationsis happening.

You can see current evacuation advisories, evacuation orders, wildfire locations and more on this EmergencyMapBC, so check back often.

Difference between evacuation advisory and evacuation orderCheck out the following post from the Canadian Red Cross.

⚠️ #wildfire Might happen soon. Know the difference:

Evacuation Alert: Be Prepared to Leave on Short Notice

Evacuation Order: You are in danger and should leave the area as soon as possible.Follow instructions given by officials

More preparation tips: https://t.co/f0m781z0XI pic.twitter.com/SCIfhD4Yyu

— Canadian Red Cross (@redcrosscanada) August 18, 2023

at last,wildfires affect the atmosphereOut. We encourage you to check the air quality from time to time via the link below.

In British Columbia, Canada, air quality is deteriorating due to rapidly spreading wildfires, especially in the Okanagan region.
Check out the BC air quality page below.
The latest air quality data map – Air Quality Health Index https://t.co/IfQFO1ag9g pic.twitter.com/46PYn8BkOY

— Vancouver Local 🇨🇦 (@LifeVancouver) August 20, 2023

I hope the fire will subside as soon as possible.