Evacuation Order
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B.C. man defied wildfire evacuation order, then called for help when fire grewCrews responded and were able to get the man to safety, but officials are warning of the dangers of not obeying evacuation orders.FireJul 30
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Evacuation order expanded in the areas of Clinton, Kelly Lake due to wildfireThe order is expanded due to the immediate danger to life and safety caused by the Pear Lake wildfire, which is an estimated 1,384 hectares in size.FireJul 24
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Wildfire near Chase, B.C., prompts evacuation order for First Nations reserveA wildfire near the Neskonlith Indian Band office is growing and has prompted an evacuation order in the B.C. reserve. The fire is currently classified as out of control.FireJun 30, 2025
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Okanagan wildfire update: July 28There are 370 wildfires burning across British Columbia, however, thanks to weather conditions, many of the wildfires in the Okanagan experienced minimal growth since Saturday.FireJul 28, 2024
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‘Not going anywhere’: Tenants defy order to leave unsafe New Westminster buildingNew Westminster's fire chief issued an evacuation order for the building at 325 Agnes Street, warning of severe life-safety issues last week, but six tenants refuse to leave.CanadaDec 18, 2023
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More properties affected by McDougall Creek wildfire get go-ahead to return homeThe Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre says evacuation orders for 25 properties along Westside Road South in West Kelowna have been downgraded.FireSep 12, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Evacuation order downgraded for Bush Creek East blazeThe sprawling wildfire, which is currently estimated at 43,067 hectares, is burning in both the Columbia-Shuswap and Thompson-Nicola regional districts.FireSep 2, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Evacuation order downgraded for parts of West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation“Residents are asked to stay off neighbouring properties and respect the privacy of those who have experienced loss or damage,” said Emergency Operations.FireSep 2, 2023
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Fire activity expected to kick up in N.W.T., Mounties warn against re-enteringFire activity along a key N.W.T. highway is expected to kick up in the coming days, while RCMP say they'll stop a potentially large group from trying to re-enter.FireAug 31, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Ignoring evacuation order against the law, says defence lawyerB.C.’s emergency management minister, Bowinn Ma, said earlier this week that evacuation orders must be followed as they’re the law.FireAug 26, 2023
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