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More than 200 properties on evacuation alert in East Kootenay, B.C., after heavy rainfallResidents should gather essential items, move pets and livestock to a safe area, arrange to transport all household members and arrange accommodation for everyone if possible.WeatherMay 25
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305 homes on evacuation alert due to wildfire in Slocan ValleyThe lightning-caused fire was first spotted last Monday, and has grown to about 200 hectares in size.CanadaAug 23, 2020
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Forecasted winds fail to significantly increase Christie Mountain wildfire in B.C.People on evacuation alert in Penticton anxiously watched the Christie Mountain fire as strong winds blew the flames towards the city's direction.CanadaAug 22, 2020
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Penticton residents on edge as strong winds pose increased threat from wildfireOn Friday, winds not only picked up substantially but also changed direction.NewsAug 21, 2020
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Hospital evacuation plans in place in case Christie Mountain wildfire expands, says Interior HealthOkanagan officials are showing concern over a windy forecast that could result in the evacuation alert zone being expanded into an order.Aug 20, 2020
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Evacuation alert rescinded for B.C.’s Solomon Mountain wildfireThe regional district said crews are continuing to work to stop the fire from spreading.EnvironmentAug 20, 2020
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Evacuation alerts ended near Solomon Mountain wildfire east of Penticton, B.C.The blazes burning four kilometers north of Beaverdell and is considered to be 17.5 hectares in size.EnvironmentAug 19, 2020
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Wildfire evacuation alerts issued for 43 properties near PrincetonForty-three property owners near Princeton have been told they need to be prepared to leave their land at a moment's notice.CanadaAug 3, 2020
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Flooding: Evacuation order issued for some low-lying properties in Cache Creek, B.C.Melting snowpack combined with unseasonable rain last week are driving the rising water levels, prompting the community to evacuation orders and alerts.Jul 5, 2020
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Evacuation order issued for 5 Shuswap properties because of unstable slope, landslide riskThe regional district also issued an evacuation alert for another seven properties in the Lee Creek area, north of Salmon Arm.EnvironmentJun 23, 2020
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