B.C. Fires
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Squamish Valley wildfire believed to be caused by humans grows to 15 hectares"Typically, we would be expecting no fires at this point and we did have five starts just last week, and they were all human-caused."CanadaApr 2, 2019
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B.C. government announces new wildfire prevention program focused on First Nations and local governmentsThe provincial government is boosting funding and scrapping cost-sharing requirements for local governments and First Nations to help reduce wildfire risks around their communities.CanadaSep 10, 2018
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Here’s why B.C.’s 2018 wildfire season is so extreme, and why it’s not over yetThe 2018 wildfire season in British Columbia has grown to be the worst on record in years, and it's going to get worse before it gets better.CanadaAug 15, 2018
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B.C. wildfires likely to add to U.S. homebuyers’ frustration, as lumber supply crunch worsensThe fires are exacerbating a shortage of lumber in the U.S. during peak construction season.MoneyJul 25, 2017
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B.C. braces for strong winds as wildfire rages across provinceMaya Lange, vice president of Global Marketing, at Destination B.C, says as long as you "know before you go," there are safe places to travel to in B.C.WeatherJul 15, 2017
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North Shore prepares as B.C. reaches 167 wildfires this yearWith 167 fires already in the 2016 wildfire season, the North Shore Interface Wildfire Working Group showcased how they are preparing themselves in case of a fire.EnvironmentApr 27, 2016
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Smoke from forest fires covers Edmonton in haze and ashThe capital city was covered in an orange haze Wednesday morning, as winds from the northwest blew smoke and ash from forest fires into the region.EnvironmentJul 17, 2014
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UPDATE: Air quality alert in effect for CalgaryAs a smoky haze hangs over Calgary, Environment Canada has issued an alert about air quality, warning the smoke could pose a health threat to people with respiratory conditions.Jul 17, 2014
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