Fire Evacuations
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White Rock Lake wildfire in B.C.’s Southern Interior prompts more evacuation orders, alerts"Conditions on-site continue to be extremely smoky, which is hampering the ability for aircraft to fly and is challenging suppression efforts," the fire service said.EnvironmentAug 2, 2021
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More than 200 properties in Osoyoos, B.C., ordered evacuated due to fast-growing wildfireMore than 200 properties were ordered to either evacuate immediately or be on alert after the blaze broke out on the Osoyoos Indian Band Reserve.EnvironmentJul 19, 2021
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Australian father-daughter team battles flames, saving home from raging bush fireIndia MacDonell and her father stayed behind to fight while the rest of their family evacuated.TrendingJan 3, 2020
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Evacuated residents can return to Traverse Bay after destructive forest fireThe Rural Municipality of Alexander said Monday that the blaze – which chased 40 to 60 people out of the area – is now completely open and safe for residents.FireJun 10, 2019
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Wildfire forces over 700 to evacuate from Southend, Sask.The wildfire has reached 3,000 hectares, prompting evacuations by bus, boat and road.CanadaJun 20, 2018
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‘Class photo’ captures 31 babies born to parents during the B.C. wildfire evacuationsOne photo, captured by Williams Lake photographer Laureen Carruthers shows 31 babies born to mothers who were evacuated from their homes due to the B.C. wildfires.CanadaSep 14, 2017
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Fort McMurray principal flees wildfire with busload of students, then reunites familiesA Fort McMurray principal is being credited with saving more than a dozen students as wildfire raged through the town.CanadaMay 6, 2016
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Fort McMurray wildfire: Province giving $100M in emergency funding to evacueesThe Government of Alberta has approved $100 million in emergency funds for the approximately 80,000 people evacuated from Fort McMurray this week. Each adult will receive $1,250 and each dependent will get $500.EnvironmentMay 6, 2016
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