In British Columbia, more than 20,000 people have fled their homes. Fire officials are describing wildfires with flames up to 100 meters high. The state's premier, David Eby, described the current situation in the provence as "dangerous and changing minute by minute."

How exceptional is the 2026 wildfire season compared with previous years, and to what extent can these fires be linked to climate change? DW put these and other questions to Dr. Anabela Bonada, University of Waterloo in Canada.