Canada’s British Columbia declares state of emergency over wildfiresBritish Columbia declared a provincial state of emergency as fast-spreading wildfires forced large-scale evacuations, destroyed properties and prompted air rescues. declared a provincial state of emergency on Saturday (local time) as fast-spreading wildfires threatened several communities. He added that air evacuations are underway to rescue people cut off by the flames. According to the provincial emergency management ministry, the state of emergency will grant the government greater flexibility to respond to the crisis, including the authority to commandeer accommodations and impose local travel restrictions. According to data released by Environment Canada, Toronto’s Air Quality Health Index was classified as “very high risk.”