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Canada Wildfires 2024

New evacuation orders issued even as cooler weather aids B.C. wildfire fight

New evacuation orders issued even as cooler weather aids B.C. wildfire fight

Hundreds of Kootenay residents told to pack up and leave immediately overnight Wednesday
Buildings burn in Jasper as wildfire smoke forces some fire crews out

Buildings burn in Jasper as wildfire smoke forces some fire crews out

Parks Canada says the fire has caused significant losses within the town
Highway 95 closes south of Golden, more evacuation orders

Highway 95 closes south of Golden, more evacuation orders

An evacuation centre is set up at the Golden Senior Centre
Multiple structures ablaze as wildfire roars into Jasper, Alta., townsite

Multiple structures ablaze as wildfire roars into Jasper, Alta., townsite

Fire entered the southern edge of the community at around 6:40 p.m.
Growing wildfires, menacing historic Jasper townsite from 2 directions

Growing wildfires, menacing historic Jasper townsite from 2 directions

No critical infrastructure damaged since 25,000 people fled the area Monday evening
UPDATE: Wildfire north of Sooke more than doubles, now 169 hectares

UPDATE: Wildfire north of Sooke more than doubles, now 169 hectares

The District of Sooke urges locals to take health precautions as Greater Victoria is under an air quality advisory
Jasper wildfire evacuees find relief after long journey to safety

Jasper wildfire evacuees find relief after long journey to safety

Reception centres set up north of Jasper in Grande Prairie as well as in Calgary and Edmonton
Jasper wildfire evacuees told to U-turn away from B.C., head to Alberta

Jasper wildfire evacuees told to U-turn away from B.C., head to Alberta

Alberta fire officials say B.C. has its hands full with its own wildfires and evacuations
Barkerville battles to keep B.C. history alive under evacuation order

Barkerville battles to keep B.C. history alive under evacuation order

Barkerville Historic Town & Park is a high priority, said BC Wildfire Service, as structure protection specialists and staff help protect the site
B.C. WILDFIRES: Heavy winds, hard hail, high heat add to woes

B.C. WILDFIRES: Heavy winds, hard hail, high heat add to woes

Changing weather patterns expected to bring new challenges to firefighting efforts
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