BC Wildfires
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AI, night-flying choppers credited in part for less destructive B.C. wildfire seasonIn the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes the Okanagan, 90 per cent of the wildfires were suppressed at five hectares or less.CanadaNov 26
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Significant rainfall slows spread of some wildfires on Vancouver IslandThe Mount Underwood wildfire area has received more than 30 millimetres of rain since Thursday. About 80 fires are burning across the province, including 4 that are out of control.EnvironmentAug 16
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‘This fire didn’t have to happen’: Human-caused wildfires raise alarm in West KelownaThe fire broke out Wednesday morning near Smith Creek. Helicopters were quickly deployed as crews from West Kelowna Fire Rescue and BC Wildfire Service moved in fast.CanadaAug 14
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Preparedness, weather conditions helping initial wildfire attack success in B.C.“About 90 per cent of fires are being captured while they're still in what we would consider initial attack capabilities — around four hectares,” said BC Wildfire Service.CanadaAug 13
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Changes in wind direction could blow wildfire smoke into southwestern B.C.Experts are urging everyone to be ready if wildfire smoke is in their region. Wearing a well-fitted N95 mask outside can be one of the ways to reduce risk.FireJul 14
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Out-of-control wildfire burning near Lytton, B.C. prompts local state of emergency, evacuation orders, alertsThe Nikaia Creek fire burning on the west side of the river is around 5.73 hectares in size and has prompted an evacuation alert for two properties and alerts for several more.CanadaJul 1
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Wildfires can have dramatic effect on water quality, UBC research findsThe new research from UBC's Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries also suggests carbon washed away from burn sites by rain could be making its way back into the atmosphtere.EnvironmentJun 17
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Peace River Regional District in B.C. issues new wildfire evacuation orderThe Peace River Regional District says the fire poses an "immediate danger to life safety."FireJun 9
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Okanagan fire officials urge vigilance amid early season heat, pair of ‘close-call fires’According to B.C. Wildfire Service, there have already been 49 wildfires within the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes the Okanagan, since April 1st.CanadaJun 6
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Lake Okanagan Resort condo owners left in limbo after West Kelowna, B.C fireFrustrated by the lack of action, Ormiston questions why the government isn’t stepping in to force the resort owners to restore utilities.CanadaMay 5
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