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United Way mobilizing to help with wildfire recovery fundAs wildfires burn around the province United Way BC is mobilizing to help those in need. Jasica Grewal is United Way BC’s Director of Community Impact and Investment. She tells us about the BC Wildfire Recovery Fund.Global News Morning BCJul 23
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B.C. wildfires: Thunderstorms impact conditions in dry forestsTinder dry conditions across the province is ramping up the wildfire risk. Emelie Peacock, Fire Information Officer with BC Wildfire Service, provides an update on the latest conditions.Global BCJul 20
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B.C. emergency management minister on evacuation orders and alertsThe more than 350 wildfires burning around the province have prompted a number of evacuation orders and alerts. Global News Morning speaks with B.C. Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Minister Bowinn Ma about the importance of being wildfire ready.Global News Morning BCJul 23
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Fire ecologist weighs in on escalating B.C. wildfire situationIt was a slow start to the fire season, but that appears to be changing. Fire Ecologist Kira Hoffman joins Global News Morning with an update on the wildfire situation and how rapidly things have escalated.Global News Morning BCJul 19
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BC wildfires: Slocan Lake complex update, evacuation order near Hullcar MountainThe B.C. Wildfire Service has updated the status of wildfires in the Slocan Valley. An evacuation order has been issued for properties surrounding the Hullcar Mountain wildfire near Armstrong. In the Okanagan, the Lower Blue Mountain Wildfire has put several neighbourhoods on evacuation alert and we’re getting a new look at the Argenta Creek wildfire...Global News at Noon BCAug 7
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Challenging wildfire season as more than 400 wildfires burn in B.C.BC Wildfire Service Lead Weather Forecaster Matthew MacDonald provides an update on the provincial wildfire situation.Global News Morning BCJul 24
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Cooler weather offer respite in B.C. wildfire fightErika Berg of the BC Wildfire Service discusses how cooler temperatures are helping reduce the wildfire threat.Jul 27
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Increasing wildfire risk across B.C.Hot, dry weather combined with an increased risk of lightning is raising the risk of wildfires. BC Wildfire Service Lead Weather Forecaster Matthew MacDonald discusses which areas of the province are most at risk.Global News Morning BCJul 11
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: August 3A hot and dry weekend has BC wildfire specialists on high alert. New modelling shows what may happen at a landslide on the Chilcotin River. Friends identify a man attacked and burned in Surrey. Final preparations are under way for the Vancouver Pride Parade.Global BCAug 3
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Boaters asked to steer clear after near miss with a water skimmer aircraftA Vancouver Island boater and a BC Wildfire Service aircraft have a close call when the pleasure craft changes course and cuts right in front of the plane as it’s skimming the water.Global BCJul 25
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Close call sparks conversationA near miss involving a crucial piece of wildfire-fighting equipment is sparkig conversations about why the public needs to steer clear. As Kylie Stanton reports when people get in the way, BC Wildfire Service warns it may have to abort firefighting efforts.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 25
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Lightning sparks fires in B.C.’s InteriorA busy week and a crucial next few days for BC Wildfire Service as thousands of lightning strikes hit the province this week. Fire crews are on standby as more lightning is forecast for many parts of B.C. including the Interior and that paired with the extreme heat is causing concern as many fires are...Jul 20
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People across B.C. being told to prepare for wildfiresThe wildfire situation in the province is worsening. Over the past 24-hours, dozens of new fires have been reported and several have exploded in size. As Andrea Macpherson reports, people all across B.C. are being told to prepare for the worst.Global News at Noon BCJul 18
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Number of active B.C. wildfires dropsThe number of active wildfires in British Columbia has dropped again after another day of cool, wet weather. As Troy Charles reports, several evacuation orders and alerts have also been rescinded.Global News at 11 BCJul 27
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Wildfires continue to grow across B.C.High winds have caused several fires across B.C. to spread, prompting expanded evacuation orders and alerts. Troy Charles reports.Global News at 11 BCJul 25
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Hundreds of wildfires burning in B.C. over long weekendMore than 300 fires are burning this weekend in B.C. with 13 new fires in the past 24 hours. More than 1,600 firefighters have been deployed. Paul Johnson reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 3
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BC Wildfire Service talks wildfire safety, how wildfire fighters are preparing for the seasonThe BC Wildfire Service gives an overview of the current wildfires burning across the province and the season’s outlook. Wildfire information officer, Emilie Peacock, tells Global News how wildfire fighters are preparing for the season and shares her safety tips with the public.CanadaMay 19
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Footage of the wildfire burning near Golden B.C.Global News viewers shared videos of the wildfire burning near Golden, B.C. The Dogtooth FSR wildfire is 133 hectares in size and has the community on edge.Jul 25
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Jasper wildfire evacuees await news in Valemount, B.C.Two wildfires continue to move dangerously close to the town of Jasper. Officials confirm there has been some property damage outside the townsite. It’s all creating a lot of unease among evacuees many of which are still camped out in the nearby village of Valemount, B.C. Global’s Sarah Offin reports.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryJul 24
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Jasper wildfire evacuees strain resources in B.C. townsAn estimated 25,000 people evacuated from Jasper overnight had to flee along B.C. Highway 16 and many of them ended up in the small towns along that road. Alissa Thibault reports from Coldwater.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 23