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B.C. firefighters face critical days as dry fuels and winds increase fire risks
- A cold front with gusty winds up to 40 km/h will move through British Columbia by Saturday, increasing the risk of extreme fire behaviour in wildfire-threatened areas.
- British Columbia is experiencing extremely dry conditions, especially in the south, with highly flammable fuels increasing the risk of new wildfires starting.
- Firefighters face critical days ahead as winds shift from southwest to northwest around the cold front, making safety a top priority during the wildfire season.
- The Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton has grown to 732 square kilometres, prompting possible evacuation orders for residents near Green Lake and marking it as one of several major wildfires threatening communities.
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BC Wildfire expects extreme fire behaviour for the long weekend, due in part to a cold front that is planned.
·Montreal, Canada
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A cold front with gusts could lead to extreme fire behaviour in areas where British Columbia communities are threatened by forest fires.
·Montreal, Canada
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B.C. firefighters face critical days as dry fuels and winds increase fire risks
CLINTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA - A cold front with gusty winds could bring extreme fire behaviour in areas where British Columbia communities are threatened by wildfires.
·Toronto, Canada
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