US EditionWildfire prompts evacuations in Fort St. John, B.C., city says
- On Thursday, firefighters worked to contain a wildfire burning near the northern edge of Fort St. John within the Fish Creek area, leading to evacuation orders for nearby residents.
- The fire likely started due to human activity amid warm, dry, and windy weather that raised wildfire risks across British Columbia.
- By 7:32 p.m., the wildfire had expanded to cover around 0.56 square kilometres, leading authorities to guide residents from the Rose Prairie Road and Jones subdivision areas to seek shelter at the Pomeroy Sport Centre.
- Emergency responders deployed 12 firefighters, a pair of helicopters, and airtankers, collaborating with teams from several local communities in the region to control the fire.
- Officials warned that ongoing conditions could worsen wildfire threats and urged residents to avoid open burning and exercise care while camping.
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Wildfire Prompts Evacuations in Fort St. John, BC, City Says
Firefighters from Fort St. John, B.C., and the provincial wildfire service were battling a blaze that prompted evacuations late Thursday, the city said. A bulletin on the city’s website posted at 6:04 p.m. said the fire is located in the Fish Creek Community Forest on the northern outskirts of the city. The bulletin had directed evacuees from Rose Prairie Road and the Jones subdivision area to proceed to the Pomeroy Sport Centre. An update on th…
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A wildfire is forcing tactical evacuations in Fort St. John.
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