Fort Nelson

• Fort Nelson evacuation order to be lifted Monday, alert will remain

  The announcement was made by the Fort Nelson Northern Rockies Regional Municipality late Sunday afternoon.

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  May 26, 2024
  
• Fort Nelson wildfire evacuation ‘very close’ to end, mayor says

  The mayor of the northeast British Columbia municipality where thousands have been evacuated due to wildfires says officials are "very close" to letting residents go home before next Tuesday.

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  May 24, 2024
  
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• ‘Nothing but hazards’: Drones in Fort Nelson, B.C. wildfire zone endanger helicopters

  The mayor of Fort Nelson says he'd take out a drone with a 12-gauge shotgun if he could, because the drones are distracting pilots fighting the Parker Lake wildfire.

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  May 21, 2024
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• 4 homes destroyed in Fort Nelson wildfire, no green light yet for residents to return

  The BC Wildfire Service said it does not have a timeline yet of green-lighting a full return for the Fort Nelson community.

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  May 19, 2024
• B.C. mayor urges residents to not share images of wildfire-damaged properties

  Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Mayor Rob Fraser said it was insensitive and unconscionable that images had been shared before owners were told of the damage.

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  May 18, 2024
• ‘Amazing’: Fort Nelson evacuee grateful for Fort St. John community

  Diane Ens said the people and businesses of Fort St. John have been 'amazing,' offering discounts and freebies to evacuees.

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  May 16, 2024
• Potential for light rain at Fort Nelson wildfire, B.C. officials say

  The BC Wildfire Service says cooler temperatures, along with higher humidity, should reduce the chances of intense activity at the Parker Lake wildfire.

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  May 15, 2024
• Wildfire near Fort Nelson grows to 84 square kilometres

  Tuesday morning's mapping marks a significant expansion of the fire, which as of Monday morning, was just under 53 square kilometres in size.

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  May 14, 2024
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• B.C. wildfires: Fort Nelson residents help feed crews as Parker Lake fire burns

  A small group of Fort Nelson residents say as long as they are safe and can help, they want to do what they can to support wildfire crews battling the Parker Lake wildfire.

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  May 12, 2024
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• B.C. wildfires: Parker Lake blaze near evacuated Fort Nelson doubles in size overnight

  According to the BC Wildfire Service, the Parker Lake blaze is burning alongside Highway 97, around 12 kilometres west of Fort Nelson.

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  May 11, 2024