Bush Creek East Wildfire
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‘A new beginning’: First Nation ravaged by B.C. wildfire unveils new subdivisionA B.C. First Nation is unveiling the first of four planned subdivisions to replace dozens of homes lost to the Bush Creek East wildfire in August 2023.FireApr 24
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CSRD seeking public input on Bush Creek East wildfire'We are undertaking this exercise now so that we can implement some, but likely not all, suggestions for improvement for the 2024 fire season,' the CSRD said.CanadaMar 5
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B.C. forest watchdog investigating backburn during Shuswap wildfiresLee Creek resident Jim Cooperman says he filed the complaint with the board, alleging “gross negligence” by the BC Wildfire Service in conducting the planned ignition.FireOct 13, 2023
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Bush Creek East wildfire: Evacuation alerts for 124 properties rescindedThe affected addresses are in electoral areas L (Grasslands), O (Lower North Thompson) and P (Rivers and the Peaks).FireSep 25, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Telus says newly installed lines in Scotch Creek area damaged by vandalsAs a result of the vandalism discovered on Monday, Sept. 18, Telus says it will take a few more weeks to repair damaged telephone, cable and internet lines.CrimeSep 22, 2023
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Bush Creek East wildfire: Regional district issues moratorium on building permitsThe geotechnical assessments could take four to six weeks, “but the whole area, itself, could take up to three months,” said Tracy Hughes of the CSRD.FireSep 16, 2023
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Hot dry weather fuels growth, kicks up smoke around Bush Creek East wildfireConcerns about the Bush Creek East wildfire located in the Shuswap persist, as the stretch of hot and dry weather drags on and plumes of thick smoke continue to rise.FireSep 15, 2023
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Hundreds of power poles destroyed in Southern Interior, B.C. wildfiresIn the McDougall Creek wildfire, 27 kilometres of power lines, 426 poles and 66 pieces of other equipment needed to be replaced after the fire that started in West Kelowna.FireSep 14, 2023
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1,200 British Columbians still on evacuation order, close to 400 wildfires still burningAs of Wednesday, 392 wildfires still burned across B.C., 10 of which threaten public safety or are highly visible. More than 34,000 residents are still under evacuation alert.EnvironmentSep 13, 2023
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Without ‘the luxury of time,’ B.C. premier promises new task force on climate disastersThe task force will provide advice on volunteer recruitment, work with First Nations and front-line workers and ensure support for evacuees is more accessible, the premier said.FireSep 11, 2023
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