Wildfires continue to threaten communities across British Columbia, with new evacuation orders and alerts issued in the Squamish-Lillooet region.The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has warned residents of a wildfire in the South Chilcotin Mountains area, prompting an evacuation order for Electoral Area A.An evacuation alert was also issued for the vicinity of Texas Creek, south of Lillooet in Electoral Area B.

Earlier in the week, residents of Clinton and surrounding areas faced evacuation orders and alerts due to a wildfire that had expanded to over 100 square kilometres.The city of Kimberley remains under evacuation alert due to a complex of fires nearby.In Boston Bar, authorities are urging holdout residents to flee as fires surround the Fraser Canyon community.

Over 80 wildfires are currently burning across the province, with the BC Wildfire Service warning that heat and limited precipitation will increase the risk of new fires.Smoky skies are expected to persist, potentially worsening in the northeastern and central regions.The situation highlights the ongoing challenges posed by wildfires in B.C., with communities facing heightened risks and authorities working to manage the crisis.