BC officials predict record-breaking wildfire season will worsen this week

Several new evacuation orders and alerts are being issued across British Columbia as a result of ongoing wildfires and increasing temperatures.

Officials warn this could be the most challenging stretch yet of the province's wildfire season as more than 5,000 properties have been placed on evacuation alert in communities across the province.

Global News meteorologist Kristi Gordon explains how B.C.’s situation became so dire and what's expected in the forecast.