Military on standby as lightning triggers more wildfires amid Canada heatwave
Emergency services say they are now trying to control more than 170 fires, many triggered by lightning strikes.
The Canadian military is on standby to help evacuate residents in British Columbia where wildfires linked to a record-breaking heatwave threaten to engulf communities.
Emergency services say they are now trying to control more than 170 fires, many triggered by lightning strikes, reports the BBC.
Many western areas are tinder-dry followed the unprecedented hot weather.
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Meanwhile, at least two people are reported to have died in the village of Lytton that was destroyed by fire.
Lytton recorded Canada's highest-ever temperature of 49.6C on Tuesday.
About 350 military personnel as well as aircraft are being readied to help threatened communities, Canadian defence Minister Harjit Sajjan told reporters.
The announcement came after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held emergency talks with ministers as well as provincial and indigenous leaders from affected areas.
"We will be there to help," he said.
