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‘Far from being in the clear’: B.C. extends state of emergency as wildfires, drought drag onEmergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma said the province is preparing for the possibility this drought season could last beyond the calendar year and stretch into 2024.FireAug 31, 2023
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‘We never count on the rain’: More heat records shattered as B.C. wildfire fight continuesTemperatures in Fort Nelson, B.C. reached 33.9 C, almost six degrees higher than the previous record for that day recorded in 1986.FireAug 29, 2023
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Records broken but heat warnings continue in B.C. with wildfire fight ongoingCommunities currently under a heat warning include Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge and Terrace.WeatherAug 28, 2023
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Environment Canada issues heat warnings for multiple B.C. regionsThe North Coast, B.C. North Peace River and Fort Nelson regions fall under the warnings as temperatures between the high 20s and low 30s are expected.WeatherAug 27, 2023
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‘It’s going to get worse’: Strong winds expected to fan flames in West KelownaThe BC Wildfire Service's lead fire weather forecaster shares the conditions for Friday as thousands of British Columbians flee their homes.FireAug 18, 2023
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B.C. wildlife association reports uptick in heat-related calls, hospital admissionsAs high temperature records fall across southern British Columbia, a wildlife rescue group is warning of the heat risks for animals.WeatherAug 16, 2023
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Water, hats, sunscreen distributed in Downtown Eastside as heat wave grips B.C.Environment Canada urges people to be aware of heat illnesses and its symptoms, including swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.WeatherAug 15, 2023
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British Columbians asked to check on the vulnerable amid heat wave ‘blanket’Health authorities and governments are urging caution as a sweltering heat wave has now prompted 41 warnings or special weather statements across the province.WeatherAug 14, 2023
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B.C. braces for heat wave, expected to last all weekA sweltering and protracted heat wave is expected to arrive today, pushing temperatures into the 30s in many areas. People are advised to take precautions.EnvironmentAug 13, 2023
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With high heat incoming, fewer than 400 of B.C.’s free air conditioners have been installedSome 2,000 applications have been processed, however, BC Hydro told Global News ahead of a heat event in the forecast for next week.HealthAug 11, 2023
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