Second western Canada town destroyed by ‘exceedingly aggressive’ wildfire

• Residents of Monte Lake, British Columbia, told to evacuate
• Village of Lytton devastated by wildfire last month

A second community in western Canada has been destroyed by wildfire as authorities in the region scramble to contain the destructive toll of climate change.

Officials say the village of Monte Lake likely suffered extensive damage, but conditions remain too dangerous for a full assessment. The village, a popular summer holiday destination, has a seasonal population of nearly 3,000.