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‘Apocalyptic’ orange haze blankets Canadian province as #BCwildfires burn

Netizens react to smog and ash drifting across British Columbia.

Canadians are expressing concern over hazy skies in British Columbia after many residents awoke to a thick, orange smog on Sunday. Severe drought and lightning are thought to be exacerbating the 180 forest fires burning in the area. An evacuation order was implemented in several communities after 50 new fires erupted over the weekend. On Monday, Vancouver issued an air quality advisory in response to the fog and ash, which has been drifting across the province.