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Evacuation alert issued for Sabina Lake wildfireA wildfire burning out of control in B.C.’s rural northwest has prompted an evacuation alert. The Sabina lake wildfire is just over 41,000 hectares and is burning south of Burns Lake.Global News at Noon BCSep 6
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Sabina Lake Wildfire: Evacuation alert re-issued as blaze in B.C. rages onAn evacuation alert for locals in the Sabina Lake, B.C. area has been issued once again due to a wildfire that has been burning since mid-July. Though a previous alert was rescinded in August, hot and dry conditions into September have increased the fire’s behaviour and growth.CanadaSep 8
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Hullcar Mountain wildfire saw minimal growth overnight but continues to burn out of controlIt continues to be a major threat to people and their properties in the north Okanagan. And while the good news is the Hullcar mountain wildfire saw only minimal growth overnight — the bad news is it is still ranked out of control. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, the hundreds of people that remain on...CanadaAug 8
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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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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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Lower Campbell Creek wildfireIn the Okanagan Crews continue to fight various wildfires across the valley. Many areas have been put under evacuation alerts or orders. And as our Ben Low-On reports, another community is now getting ready to accept the possibility of a similar fate.Jul 25
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B.C. wildfires: Shetland Creek fire continues to growHigh winds and high temperatures are hurting firefighting efforts in the bc interior. Our coverage begins in the Thompson River Valley, where one of the province’s four wildfires of note is burning. Aaron McArthur is in Ashcroft where an evacuation alert remains in effect.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 21
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 19Global systems go offline due to a cyber glitch. The faulty software crippled air traffic and crashed operating systems everywhere. A shocking twist in a Surrey fatal hit-and-run. And the runaway Shetland Creek wildfire leads to expanded evacuation alerts.Global BCJul 19
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B.C. wildfires: Ancient forest east of Prince George threatenedThere hasn’t been any rain in most parts of B.C. since last month, and with little relief in the forecast, there’s growing concern about wildfires. Aaron McArthur with more on the evacuation alerts in place and an ancient forest at risk.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 12
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: August 4, 2024The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has ordered evacuation orders and alerts because of the Calcite Creek fire, a Kamloops man is honoured for his heroic efforts, and a sunflower maze sprouts up in the Okanagan.Aug 4
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: August 5Water has started moving at the site of the Chilcotin River landslide, prompting evacuation orders and alerts downstream. Government officials provided an update on Monday afternoon. In addition, the site of a basking shark is causing excitement among nature lovers and a family hit by tragedy in North Vancouver a few years ago is using...Global BCAug 5
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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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B.C. wildfires: Evacuation alert issued in Carpenter Lake areaIn the southern interior, another wildfire is growing quickly — prompting an evacuation alert. The Truax Creek Wildfire has grown to 183 hectares and is burning out of control on the south side of Carpenter Lake, about 85 kilometres northwest of Lillooet.Global News at Noon BCMay 14
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B.C. wildfires: Close call for Williams Lake as out of control fire reaches edge of communityMore than 300 fires are now burning around the province, more than half of them are classified as out of control, causing a string of evacuation orders and alerts and highway closures. Aaron McArthur has more from Williams Lake, where wildfire came dangerously close to the community Sunday night.CanadaJul 22
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Structures consumed by Shetland Creek blaze near AshcroftHot, dry conditions are fanning the flames in the B.C. Interior. One of the most dangerous fires is burning south of Ashcroft along Highway 1, prompting evacuation orders and alerts. Aaron McArthur reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 20
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 18There has been a significant increase in wildfire activity in the province. Where new fires are starting and the latest on evacuation orders and alerts. Why children are ending up in emergency rooms during the warm summer months. And a deadly crash closes the Tofino airport.Global BCJul 18
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B.C. wildfires: Situation improves in Cariboo but conditions could changeThe wildfire situation in the Cariboo has improved, with some evacuation orders and alerts rescinded. It’s good news for those living in the District of Wells, but as Alissa Thibault reports, the mayor warns the weather could change the circumstances.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 15
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 11Lightning storms spark new wildfires. Changing conditions, and the latest on evacuation orders and alerts. A warning as deadly car crashes spikes, with so many families hitting the road for summer vacation. And the group suing the City of Vancouver and the Park Board over the thousands of trees chopped down in Stanley Park.Global BCJul 11
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Fire crews in Northern Alberta continue to fight a pair of out of control wildfiresFirefighters say they’ve contained 80% of the wildfire near Grande Prairie, while Fort McMurray and several nearby communities remain under an evacuation alert. Erik Bay has the story.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonMay 12