Wildfire Risk
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Okanagan placed at a drought level twoHigh temperatures and low rain levels have caused the Okanagan's drought level to be put at a level two. These dry conditions present hazards for both humans and the environment.EnvironmentJul 21
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Officials in South Okanagan warning against annual high-school grad bush partiesWith increased risks of fire, Penticton, B.C., officials are warning graduating high school students off the tradition of the Sunset Party to celebrate the end of the school year.CanadaJun 19
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N.S. supreme court justice dismisses motion to cancel Lake Pisiquid emergency orderJustice Scott Norton heard arguments on Tuesday over a motion to put a stop to the emergency order surrounding Lake Pisiquid, an artificial reservoir.EnvironmentJul 18, 2023
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North Vancouver wildfire considered held, human cause now suspectedThe Seymour River wildfire was discovered around 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday in a remote area of the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, and has been ruled human-caused.FireJul 14, 2023
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Twin Lakes, B.C. home outside fire protection area burns downTwin Lakes is outside of the service area of the Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department and is not serviced by any fire department. A home on fire Thursday burned to the ground.FireJul 6, 2023
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Concerns grow as dry June sets the stage for a hot Okanagan fire seasonBC Wildfire, as well as local fire services across the valley, have been warning residents about how this year's hot, dry spring could turn into a fiery summer.WeatherJun 27, 2023
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Alberta wildfire-mapping tool points out where communities are at riskBy tracking pathways of fuel sources, Alberta researchers are helping communities in the likely line of wildfire to better prepare for disaster.CanadaJun 15, 2023
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Bus fire in Chilliwack closes roads and cuts power to thousandsAccording to the City of Chilliwack, a fire that closed Vedder Mountain Road and caused power outages early Thursday is now largely contained.FireJun 8, 2023
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1 wildfire in northeast B.C. has burned nearly twice as much land as entire 2022 seasonBC Wildfire Service lead forecaster Matt MacDonald said the Donnie Creek fire has now scorched more than 231,000 hectares of land.FireJun 2, 2023
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Alberta wildfires: Hard-hit Metis settlement still under evacuation order, resident wants more helpAt a news conference to provide an update on the provincial wildfire situation Monday afternoon, Alberta Wildfire was asked about resources in the settlement area.CanadaMay 22, 2023
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