19K views · 248 reactions | The B.C. wildfire situation is not slowing down and it's a race to protect homes in the Interior. An evacuation order southeast of Ashcroft has been triggered by the Tremont Creek blaze. And smoke from the B.C. wildfires is drifting into Alberta leading to hazy skies. For more on B.C.'s wildfires: https://globalnews.ca/tag/bc-wildfire/ | Global BC | Facebook

Evacuations were underway in central and southeastern British Columbia Thursday, following a significant escalation of overnight fire activity. Multiple videos posted to social media on July 1 showed large fires burning in the distance in Kamloops, and plumes of smoke wafting above Castlegar. globalnews.ca/tag/bc-wildfires/ | Global BC

317K views · 1.1K reactions | People start 40% of B.C.'s wildfires. Please, be responsible with campfires this summer. Check current fire bans and restrictions at www.bcwildfire.ca. | BC Wildfire Service | Facebook