Peace Region
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More than 370 wildfires burning in B.C., over 70 evacuation orders and alerts in effectWith more than 370 wildfires burning in B.C., the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre says the province has the greatest number of blazes across the country.FireJul 16, 2023
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‘Aggressive’ wildfire forces B.C. community of Tumbler Ridge to evacuateEveryone living in the community of about 2,400 people along with the areas east of it including Bearhole Lake has been ordered to leave immediately.FireJun 8, 2023
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Flood watch issued for Peace region, downpour forecastAccording to the River Forecast Centre, many rivers are flowing relatively high for the season and will be vulnerable to the additional rainfall input.WeatherMay 21, 2023
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B.C. weather: Rain in long weekend forecast could temper northeast wildfiresThe forecast is also calling for thunderstorms for both Saturday and Sunday, and BC Wildfire says crews are on the watch for dry lightning.CanadaMay 20, 2023
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Wildfire smoke causing poor air quality in parts of B.C. ahead of long weekendEnvironment Canada's says wildfire smoke is hazardous to health and it urges children, older people and those with lung conditions to avoid strenuous outdoor activities.WeatherMay 19, 2023
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Smoke grounds helicopters as Stoddart Creek wildfire grows in B.C.’s northeastCrews battling a 215-square-kilometre wildfire near Fort St. John in northeastern British Columbia got some unexpected help in the fight.FireMay 18, 2023
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Evacuation alert rescinded for Fort St. John as winds blow fires away from cityResidents of the northeastern B.C. city can now return home and "safely resume everyday activities," the municipality tweeted Wednesday morning.FireMay 17, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Number of hectares burned four times higher than normal, as heat moves inThe Boundary Lake fire has burned through the B.C.-Alberta boundary while growing to 6,171 hectares, with a number of properties near Goodlow still under an evacuation order.FireMay 11, 2023
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Air quality advisories expand to Prince George, Cariboo as Alberta fires rageThe weather service says wildfire smoke can be harmful and everyone should try and find a place where they can get clean, cool air.WeatherMay 9, 2023
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Wildfires in northeastern B.C. expected to worsen, but some residents staying behindPeace River Regional District board chair Leonard Hiebert said there have also been reports of others driving into the wildfire area, "impeding the response."FireMay 8, 2023
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