On the front lines: meet the unsung heroes of the Richter Mountain wildfire
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On the front lines: meet the unsung heroes of the Richter Mountain wildfire
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On the front lines: meet the unsung heroes of the Richter Mountain wildfire
Description
July 31, 2019
It's been one week since the Richter Mountain wildfire ignited near Cawston in the Similkameen Valley. At one point it raced down the hillside, threatening properties and prompting evacuation alerts as well as smoke advisories. Now-- it no longer poses a danger-- thanks to the efforts of firefighters. Shelby Thom reports.
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On the front lines: meet the unsung heroes of the Richter Mountain wildfire01:48 | July 31, 2019
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Guilbeault slams Poilievre, Conservatives over lack of climate change plan01:40 | May 9, 2024
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730 wildfires reported across Canada so far this year01:25 | May 9, 2024
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West Kelowna fire chief informs no return date for evacuees at this time01:06 | August 19, 2023
-
West Kelowna fire chief provides update, shares stories of front-line wildfire fight02:12 | August 19, 2023
-
Time-lapse of the McDougall Creek wildfire burning in West Kelowna00:30 | August 18, 2023
-
Eagle Bluff fire engulfs mountainside in Osoyoos, B.C.01:06 | July 31, 2023
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How concerned should you be about ‘climate risk’?01:48 | October 6, 2022
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B.C. government on upcoming trilateral agreement for emergency management during disasters01:48 | July 18, 2022
-
Federal government announces $870M in advance payment for B.C. disaster relief events03:31 | July 18, 2022
-
ISS captures wildfire haze from west coast fires as seen from orbit02:15 | August 26, 2021
-
Fast-moving White Rock Lake wildfire tears through BC’s Okanagan02:07 | August 6, 2021
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How Canada’s smoky summer will impact physical, mental health01:54 | July 23, 2021
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B.C. officials: ‘No relief in sight’ as wildfires flare02:33 | July 22, 2021
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Canada’s wildfire season “graphic reminder” of climate crisis02:20 | July 21, 2021
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How residents, tourists in B.C.’s wine country are coping with wildfires02:04 | July 21, 2021
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Ottawa stopping trains through parts of B.C. during wildfire season01:52 | July 9, 2021
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Trudeau, Horgan promise to help Lytton, B.C., rebuild after wildfire03:12 | July 8, 2021
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Indigenous elder celebrated for saving parts of B.C. First Nation from devastating Lytton wildfire02:27 | July 2, 2021
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Lytton wildfire: ‘I know he wouldn’t leave’: Woman desperately awaits to hear from father02:57 | July 1, 2021
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Wildfire season sparks early for B.C.02:09 | May 12, 2019
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B.C. wildfire crews watch in disbelief as fire tornado swallows hose near Vanderhoof00:46 | September 17, 2018
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Trudeau visits Prince George01:41 | August 23, 2018
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Trucker captures glowing sky as wildfires rage in northern BC00:30 | August 23, 2018
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B.C. already burned through 2018 budget02:29 | August 21, 2018
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B.C. Wildfires: What is the government doing to address climate change?01:51 | August 21, 2018
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Federal government response to B.C. wildfire fight00:59 | August 21, 2018
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B.C. residents fighting to protect homes from wildfires02:01 | August 16, 2018
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Wildfire smoke creates poor air quality from B.C. to M.B.02:46 | August 16, 2018
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Wildfires force B.C. to declare province wide state of emergency02:33 | August 15, 2018
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On the front lines: meet the unsung heroes of the Richter Mountain wildfire01:48 | July 31, 2019
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730 wildfires reported across Canada so far this year01:25 | May 9, 2024
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Rare ‘fire tornado’ filmed amid B.C. wildfires00:33 | August 22, 2023
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West Kelowna fire chief informs no return date for evacuees at this time01:06 | August 19, 2023
-
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-
Time-lapse of the McDougall Creek wildfire burning in West Kelowna00:30 | August 18, 2023
-
Eagle Bluff fire engulfs mountainside in Osoyoos, B.C.01:06 | July 31, 2023
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-
Federal government announces $870M in advance payment for B.C. disaster relief events03:31 | July 18, 2022
-
ISS captures wildfire haze from west coast fires as seen from orbit02:15 | August 26, 2021
-
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B.C. officials: ‘No relief in sight’ as wildfires flare02:33 | July 22, 2021
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Canada’s wildfire season “graphic reminder” of climate crisis02:20 | July 21, 2021
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How residents, tourists in B.C.’s wine country are coping with wildfires02:04 | July 21, 2021
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Ottawa stopping trains through parts of B.C. during wildfire season01:52 | July 9, 2021
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Trudeau, Horgan promise to help Lytton, B.C., rebuild after wildfire03:12 | July 8, 2021
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Indigenous elder celebrated for saving parts of B.C. First Nation from devastating Lytton wildfire02:27 | July 2, 2021
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Lytton wildfire: ‘I know he wouldn’t leave’: Woman desperately awaits to hear from father02:57 | July 1, 2021
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Wildfire season sparks early for B.C.02:09 | May 12, 2019
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B.C. wildfire crews watch in disbelief as fire tornado swallows hose near Vanderhoof00:46 | September 17, 2018
-
Trudeau visits Prince George01:41 | August 23, 2018
-
Trucker captures glowing sky as wildfires rage in northern BC00:30 | August 23, 2018
-
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-
B.C. Wildfires: What is the government doing to address climate change?01:51 | August 21, 2018
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Federal government response to B.C. wildfire fight00:59 | August 21, 2018
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B.C. residents fighting to protect homes from wildfires02:01 | August 16, 2018
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Wildfire smoke creates poor air quality from B.C. to M.B.02:46 | August 16, 2018
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Tips to help cope with the smoke hanging over B.C.01:48 | August 15, 2018
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Wildfires force B.C. to declare province wide state of emergency02:33 | August 15, 2018
On the front lines: meet the unsung heroes of the Richter Mountain wildfire
Description
July 31, 2019
It's been one week since the Richter Mountain wildfire ignited near Cawston in the Similkameen Valley. At one point it raced down the hillside, threatening properties and prompting evacuation alerts as well as smoke advisories. Now-- it no longer poses a danger-- thanks to the efforts of firefighters. Shelby Thom reports.
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