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Number of B.C. wildfires climbs as province braces for lightningThe number of active wildfires in British Columbia is increasing after holding below 350 for days as officials warn of lightning in the forecast.2 hours
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Cool, wet weather helps crews as number of B.C. wildfires dipsThe number of active wildfires in British Columbia has dropped again to about 400 after another day of favourable weather.WeatherJul 26
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Dry, hot spell to return to southern B.C. after rains, cooler weather dampen firesCliff Chapman, the director of provincial operations with the BC Wildfire Service, said rain had "knocked down" fire activity in the northern half of the province.WeatherJul 30
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Evacuation order issued for Slocan, B.C., surrounding areas due to wildfiresThe evacuation order impacts the village of Slocan, B.C., as well as more than 400 properties in the areas surrounding the community, which is about 370 km east of Kelowna.CanadaJul 28
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B.C. wildfires: Calcite Creek blaze east of Manning Park now at 5,200 hectaresAn evacuation alert and an evacuation order are in effect for the fire, which is around 40 km south of Princeton and eight km from the border.FireAug 6
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Southeast Fire Centre home to one-quarter of all wildfires currently burning in B.C.As of Saturday morning, there are 101 wildfires in the Southeast Fire Centre, with 77 of them listed as out of control.CanadaJul 27
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B.C. warns of wildfire risk, heat warnings issuedThe B.C. government has warned of increasing fire risk this long weekend as Environment Canada issues heat advisories for several areas in the southern part of the province.PoliticsAug 2
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B.C. wildfires: 1,400 people under evacuation orders, 6,000 under alertsResidents of Golden and the surrounding areas are on edge on Thursday due to a wildfire burning in the Parson area near the B.C.-Alberta border.FireJul 25
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B.C. communities on edge due to wildfires as evacuees from Jasper arrive in provinceThere are 365 active fires burning with four wildfires of note, meaning they are highly visible or pose a threat to communities. There are 206 fires out of control.FireJul 23
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Wildfires prompt air quality warnings for much of southern B.C.The smoky skies bulletins related to poor air quality from wildfires in B.C. and Alberta are expected to stay in place for at least 24-48 hours.FireJul 26
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Extreme fire danger rating for Ashcroft, Lillooet and Merritt ahead of stormA long stretch of record-breaking heat coupled with a forecast of dry lightning and heavy winds has turned attention back onto B.C. forests and the threat of wildfire.FireJul 10
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Huge wildfires still burning in B.C. but favourable conditions are helping crewsThe Antler Creek wildfire near Wells and Barkerville is no longer a wildfire of note as it has merged with other fires to become known as the Groundhog Complex.FireJul 24
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Australia, New Zealand deploy crews to join B.C. wildfire fightOutside help is arriving to battle B.C. wildfires that authorities expect to flare this week, with Australian and New Zealand firefighters on the way.WeatherJul 15
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Wildfire near Spences Bridge sparks ‘tactical evacuations,’ new fires flare in KootenaysIn a Thursday briefing, B.C. Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma said the Shetland Creek fire grew 'quickly and considerably' overnight.FireJul 18
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Record heat, inbound storms put B.C. on wildfire alertBritish Columbia's wildfire service says it's on the lookout for a surge in wildfire activity as thunderstorms and winds are forecast to join record-setting heat.WeatherJul 17
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Ashcroft, Spences Bridge, parts of Cache Creek now under wildfire evacuation alertMore than 250 wildfires are burning in British Columbia as much of the province continues to bake under a heat wave that is expected to last into next week.FireJul 19
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B.C. wildfire: Road closure, evacuation order as 2 fires flank Highway 6 in Slocan ValleyThe Komonko Creek was sized at 534 hectares as of Saturday morning and is located just east of the 121-hectare Aylwin Creek blaze.CanadaJul 20
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Slow-burning blaze near Sicamous being monitored: BC Wildfire ServiceThe Mara Mountain wildfire is located seven km south of Sicamous, but no evacuation alerts or orders been issued.CanadaJul 25
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Wildfire threat looms as B.C. heat wave continues to smash recordsThe persistent heat baking an already dry British Columbia is raising the risk of wildfires throughout the province and particularly in the north.FireJul 9
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Several new wildfires discovered across B.C., total at 149The BC Wildfire Service said several new wildfires sparked by lightning were discovered in the Lillooet Fire Zone. It warns more fires may pop up due to hot weather and wind.FireJul 14