Published 11 days ago

'Extreme drought' in area of early-season wildfire near Chetwynd, B.C.

Mike Bernier, member of the legislature for Peace River South, warns of extreme drought conditions due to minimal snowpack, leading to high fire risk in the area.
Wildmare Creek fire serves as evidence of the region's extreme drought, exacerbated by human activity, with strong winds fueling the flames.
Calmer weather and rain helped contain the fire slightly after strong winds escalated it, emphasizing the importance of caution due to dry conditions.

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'Extreme drought' in area of early-season wildfire near Chetwynd, B.C.

British Columbia's first wildfire evacuation order of this season lasted under 24 hours, but local officials say dry conditions mean the risk is still high.

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'Extreme drought' in area of early-season wildfire near Chetwynd, B.C.

CHETWYND, B.C. — British Columbia's first wildfire evacuation order of this year was rescinded within 24 hours, but local officials say "extreme drought" means the risk remains high.

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'Extreme drought' in area of early-season wildfire near Chetwynd, B.C.

CHETWYND, B.C. — British Columbia's first wildfire evacuation order of this season lasted under 24 hours, but local officials say "extreme drought" means the risk remains high.

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'Extreme drought' in area of early-season wildfire near Chetwynd, B.C.

CHETWYND, B.C. — British Columbia's first wildfire evacuation order of this year was rescinded within 24 hours, but local officials say "extreme drought" means the risk remains high.

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'Extreme drought' in area of early-season wildfire near Chetwynd, B.C.

CHETWYND, B.C. — British Columbia's first wildfire evacuation order of this season lasted under 24 hours, but local officials say "extreme drought" means the risk remains high.

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'Extreme drought' in area of early-season wildfire near Chetwynd, B.C.

CHETWYND, B.C. — British Columbia's first wildfire evacuation order of this season lasted under 24 hours, but local officials say "extreme drought" means the risk remains high.

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