BC Wildfires
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Man who set fire as distraction to shoplift in Vancouver grocery given conditional sentenceA B.C. court heard that the man who was captured on surveillance and quickly identified by store management and police immediately after the fire, had confessed to the crime.CrimeAug 23
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B.C. storm causes new wildfires, airport delays after more than 7K lightning strikesAfter a fierce storm caused havoc in B.C. overnight Saturday, officials warn the hot, dry and windy conditions in the forecast could increase the potential for wildfire activity.CanadaAug 23
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B.C. offering free N95 masks for B.C. Interior as wildfire smoke persistsThe wildfire service says temperatures are expected to slightly rise across central and southern regions while northwest areas will see a slight dip in temperatures.CanadaAug 16
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More B.C. evacuees returning home Saturday, but told to prepare for changesResidents are advised to take precautions when they return home, including sanitizing their fridges as they clear out spoiled food, and to assess trees and property for damages.EnvironmentAug 15
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Why did the ‘absolutely shocking’ B.C. wildfire intensify so fast?Starting about 15 km northwest of Summerland last Friday, the Bald Ridge wildfire quickly grew to 50 square kilometres in just three hours after it was first detected.CanadaAug 10
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Feds approve assistance to help B.C. fire evacuees with shelterSome wildfire evacuees in Penticton, B.C. reported having long wait times to register for assistance, with those who were interviewed saying they waited more than 14 or 15 hours.CanadaAug 9
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B.C. wildfires grow, put more than 5K under evacuation orders in past 24 hoursThere are now approximately 130 wildfires burning in British Columbia, with BC Wildfire Service reporting almost half of those are considered out-of-control.CanadaAug 2
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B.C. wildfires destroy lakeside homes, with 30 new added in past 24 hoursEven if a wildfire is not threatening your community, the BC Wildfire Service is recommending that British Columbians be prepared if you need to leave quickly.CanadaAug 2
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Cold front could escalate B.C. wildfires ahead of August long weekendStrong winds and dry thunderstorms are expected to worsen wildfire conditions across southern B.C this long weekend, as more than 1,800 properties remain under evacuation orders.FireAug 1
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‘It was difficult’: Residents of Clinton, B.C. recount evacuating wildfiresWildfires burning across British Columbia have forced residents from communities including Clinton and Boston Bar, with many unsure if they'll have homes to return to.FireJul 25
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