Warm Winds Propel Forest Fires in Northeast B.C., Prompt Expanded Evacuation Order

Warm winds propel forest fires in northeast B.C., prompt expanded evacuation order

Additional evacuation orders were issued Friday as warm and windy conditions continue to propel forest fires raging in the Peace River region of northeast B.C.

Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – June 2 – Wawa-news.com

There was 1 new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Wawa 2 (WAW002) is 6 hectares and is located half a kilometre west of Highway 17, and approximately 7 kilometres northeast of Pokei Lake. The fire is not under control. There are currently 2 FireRanger crews assigned to the fire. Two CL-415 waterbombers ...