Wildfire in British Columbia Forces Evacuation
Published Date: 7/2/2021
Source: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Jul.02 -- A wildfire amid a record heat wave in western Canada forced authorities to order residents to evacuate the village of Lytton in British Columbia. The area posted the nation’s highest temperatures ever on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. The final mark reached 121 degrees Fahrenheit (49 Celsius). This video, recorded by local resident Cassandra Melanson, and has been validated by AP.