British Columbia declares state of emergency as firefighters battle blazes
Fresh fires spark evacuation orders in Kelowna 2,400 properties evacuated in West Kelowna Premier says ‘difficult days ahead’ WEST KELOWNA, British Columbia, Aug 18 (Reuters) – Canada’s western province of British Columbia declared a state of emergency on Friday as firefighters battled wildfires raging in the hills and mountains above the town of West Kelowna, …