Watch wildfires rip through Canada’s east and west coasts

U.S. wildfire crosses over into B.C. Officials are keeping a close eye on eight wildfires burning across British Columbia, including one that originated in the United States.

Wildfires spreading on Canada's east and west coasts have forced hundreds from their homes and left one community in southern Newfoundland cut off from the rest of the island.

A forest fire that has been burning for close to two weeks has triggered a state of emergency and an outdoor fire ban in central Newfoundland.

N.L. Premier Andrew Furey says the flames aren't currently expected to directly impact any communities, but wind changes are raising air quality concerns.

Meanwhile, wildfires on the outskirts of the southern Okanagan region, about 21 kilometres southwest of Penticton, has prompted an evacuation order of more than 500 properties.

Watch videos showing the state of wildfires in Canada at the top of this article

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