Per CNBC and others, B.C. declared a provincewide emergency on Aug. 8. The 'Bald Range' wildfire, which nearly doubled overnight, spread out of control, prompting evacuation orders in Summerland, Peachland and other areas west of Okanagan Lake.

The fire triggered the summer's largest evacuation, with more than 20,000 residents across B.C. forced from their homes. Over 100 wildfires burned around the province, and smoke spread widely across the central and southern interior.

Neighboring Manitoba also extended its provincewide wildfire emergency by two weeks, until Aug. 22. Western Canada is reeling from a record fire season.

Experts note that persistent hot, dry weather is increasing the size and frequency of wildfires, with warnings continuing that climate change is raising the risk of extreme disasters.

Hwagyo Sibo conveys climate disasters from around the world, underscoring the importance of preparing for extreme weather and of international response.