A fast-growing wildfire in northeastern British Columbia is forcing thousands of Canadians to evacuate.
The fire began on Friday, and almost doubled in size by Saturday, reaching about 4,200 acres.
Officials in Canada say the fire is causing bad air quality and reduced visibility.
The fire is burning a few miles from Fort Nelson, a town with about 3,000 people. Fort Nelson is about 995 miles away from Vancouver.
Police in the area went door-to-door making sure everyone was able to evacuate.
Residents were also warned that there will be no emergency services available if they choose to stay.
Authorities in Alberta also issued a wildfire alert due to a fire near Fort McMurray, but no evacuations orders have been given so far.
In 2023, Canada saw a record number of wildfires. Officials have warned that the country may see another large number of wildfires this year as well.
Many of the wildfires last year caused smoke to travel to parts of the US. 19 counties in 11 states reported multiple days with "very unhealthy" or "hazardous" air quality.
