The scale of some fires have increased tenfold within a single day, and fight is nowhere near over with crews of firefighters and officials working around the clock.

The fires has already caused extensive damage to the power grid, and now threaten a different mix of towns, Indigenous communities, highways and critical infrastructure. Cities to the south are currently overwhelmed trying to meet the needs of evacuee families.

Islamic Relief Canada is on the ground in British Columbia, setting up operations to provide food, water, shelter and emergency supplies, as well as supporting the efforts of authorities and local agencies.