BC wildfires: Firefighters ‘counterintuitively’ starting fires to bring situation under control
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BC wildfires: Firefighters ‘counterintuitively’ starting fires to bring situation under control
Description
August 6, 2023
It has been an unprecedented summer for wildfires across Canada but especially in British Columbia. More than 30 new fires have sparked in that province within the past 24 hours. Firefighters are using all the tools at their disposal and this weekend, that means starting new fires in order to get the situation under control. Elissa Carpenter explains.
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BC wildfires: Firefighters ‘counterintuitively’ starting fires to bring situation under control02:21 | August 6, 2023
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BIV: Headaches for job hunters, tech sector boom not pushing up salaries02:52 | 4 hours ago
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Nijjar killing suspect was arrested by police days before shooting02:19 | May 16, 2024
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New rules for dog travel to U.S.02:05 | May 16, 2024
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Sentencing for couple accused of horrendous abuse of 6-year-old02:26 | May 16, 2024
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This is BC: Father and son drive Peking to Paris02:15 | May 16, 2024
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Long-time TSN anchor Darren Dutchyshen dies at age 5700:24 | May 16, 2024
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Man found guilty of indecent exposure in Surrey trial02:14 | May 15, 2024
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Port Coquitlam mayor ponders leading potentially merged BC United-Conservative party02:34 | May 15, 2024
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Review wildfire insurance coverage: experts01:13 | May 15, 2024
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Problems with B.C.’s wildfire plan04:25 | May 15, 2024
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Proposed Surrey stadium could host 2026 World Cup events02:09 | May 14, 2024
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Canadian author Alice Munro’s connection to Vancouver Island01:57 | May 14, 2024
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Three school districts to offer before and after-school care02:03 | May 14, 2024
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RCMP join search for stolen North Vancouver chicken ‘Snowflake’01:36 | May 14, 2024
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Miniscule payout for LifeLabs class action lawsuit claimants02:13 | May 14, 2024
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Caution urged in dismantling of Metro Vancouver power plant02:07 | May 14, 2024
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More wildfire evacuations in northeastern B.C., Parker Lake fire explodes in size02:08 | May 14, 2024
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Thieves steal ‘Snowflake’ the chicken from North Vancouver backyard01:06 | May 14, 2024
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B.C. mayor on impact of Parker Lake wildfire Tuesday04:51 | May 14, 2024
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New report highlights ‘motherhood penalty’04:13 | May 14, 2024
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Outlook on the state of Canada’s Wildfires10:17 | May 14, 2024
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UBC considering legal options as encampment activity escalates02:17 | May 14, 2024
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‘The Last of Us’ season 2 filming transforms Nanaimo streets02:03 | May 13, 2024
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B.C. evening weather forecast: May 1302:05 | May 13, 2024
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Improved heat pump rebates unveiled by federal and provincial governments02:07 | May 13, 2024
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First court appearance for B.C. man accused of driving car into water for livestream stunt01:20 | May 13, 2024
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BC wildfires: Firefighters ‘counterintuitively’ starting fires to bring situation under control02:21 | August 6, 2023
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BIV: Headaches for job hunters, tech sector boom not pushing up salaries02:52 | 4 hours ago
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Nijjar killing suspect was arrested by police days before shooting02:19 | May 16, 2024
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New rules for dog travel to U.S.02:05 | May 16, 2024
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Sentencing for couple accused of horrendous abuse of 6-year-old02:26 | May 16, 2024
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This is BC: Father and son drive Peking to Paris02:15 | May 16, 2024
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Long-time TSN anchor Darren Dutchyshen dies at age 5700:24 | May 16, 2024
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Man found guilty of indecent exposure in Surrey trial02:14 | May 15, 2024
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Port Coquitlam mayor ponders leading potentially merged BC United-Conservative party02:34 | May 15, 2024
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BIV: Canucks playoff boost restaurant revenues02:47 | May 15, 2024
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Dave Babych talks about the Canucks playoffs04:47 | May 15, 2024
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Review wildfire insurance coverage: experts01:13 | May 15, 2024
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Problems with B.C.’s wildfire plan04:25 | May 15, 2024
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Health Matters: Speech & Hearing Month04:30 | May 15, 2024
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This is BC: Polish war resistor honoured02:12 | May 14, 2024
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B.C. evening weather forecast: May 1402:13 | May 14, 2024
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Proposed Surrey stadium could host 2026 World Cup events02:09 | May 14, 2024
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Canadian author Alice Munro’s connection to Vancouver Island01:57 | May 14, 2024
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Three school districts to offer before and after-school care02:03 | May 14, 2024
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RCMP join search for stolen North Vancouver chicken ‘Snowflake’01:36 | May 14, 2024
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Miniscule payout for LifeLabs class action lawsuit claimants02:13 | May 14, 2024
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Caution urged in dismantling of Metro Vancouver power plant02:07 | May 14, 2024
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More wildfire evacuations in northeastern B.C., Parker Lake fire explodes in size02:08 | May 14, 2024
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Thieves steal ‘Snowflake’ the chicken from North Vancouver backyard01:06 | May 14, 2024
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B.C. mayor on impact of Parker Lake wildfire Tuesday04:51 | May 14, 2024
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New report highlights ‘motherhood penalty’04:13 | May 14, 2024
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Outlook on the state of Canada’s Wildfires10:17 | May 14, 2024
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UBC considering legal options as encampment activity escalates02:17 | May 14, 2024
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‘The Last of Us’ season 2 filming transforms Nanaimo streets02:03 | May 13, 2024
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B.C. evening weather forecast: May 1302:05 | May 13, 2024
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Improved heat pump rebates unveiled by federal and provincial governments02:07 | May 13, 2024
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First court appearance for B.C. man accused of driving car into water for livestream stunt01:20 | May 13, 2024
BC wildfires: Firefighters ‘counterintuitively’ starting fires to bring situation under control
Description
August 6, 2023
It has been an unprecedented summer for wildfires across Canada but especially in British Columbia. More than 30 new fires have sparked in that province within the past 24 hours. Firefighters are using all the tools at their disposal and this weekend, that means starting new fires in order to get the situation under control. Elissa Carpenter explains.
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