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Canada Wildfires 2024

Wildfire smoke sparks air quality advisory for much of B.C.

Wildfire smoke sparks air quality advisory for much of B.C.

Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy issues air quality advisory Monday, July 22
Historic Barkerville now under evacuation order due to Antler Creek Wildfire

Historic Barkerville now under evacuation order due to Antler Creek Wildfire

An evacuation alert has been issued for the Barkerville area, impacting the Barkerville Historic Town & Park due to wildfire activity in the area
Central B.C. community of Wells issues evacuation order due to wildfire

Central B.C. community of Wells issues evacuation order due to wildfire

The community of Wells in the central interior of B.C. has issued an evacuation order on Sunday, July 21 at 2:45 p.m.
Patrolling the range: Ashcroft fire chief keeps eye on wildfire at village limits

Patrolling the range: Ashcroft fire chief keeps eye on wildfire at village limits

Shetland Creek wildfire is in grassland within Village of Ashcroft boundary, prompting regular patrols from fire department
Historic Barkerville under evacuation alert due to wildfires in area

Historic Barkerville under evacuation alert due to wildfires in area

An evacuation alert has been issued for the Barkerville area due to wildfire activity
More evacuation orders in B.C. as heat wave aids lightning-triggered wildfires

More evacuation orders in B.C. as heat wave aids lightning-triggered wildfires

About 87% of more than 300 blazes actively burning started by lightning
Highway 1 closed from Spences Bridge to Ashcroft due to wildfire

Highway 1 closed from Spences Bridge to Ashcroft due to wildfire

Highway 1 closed south of Ashcroft due to active nature of Shetland Creek wildfire
Animal shelter near Merritt takes in four-legged fire victims

Animal shelter near Merritt takes in four-legged fire victims

Angel's Animal Rescue is taking in pets that firefighters have rescued from Venables Valley in the wake of the Shetland Creek wildfire
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There were 165 operational fire jumps in 2023, doubling the previous record of 82: BC Wildfire Service
'We're not getting our hopes up': structure loss expected after Shetland Creek fire

'We're not getting our hopes up': structure loss expected after Shetland Creek fire

Residents of Venables Valley southwest of Ashcroft wait to hear full extent of structure loss after fire sweeps through community
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