US EditionWildfires around and near Nelson have been extinguished
- On July 28, 2024, Antonia Crossley, owner of Harold Street Café, received an evacuation order due to wildfires in the Slocan Valley, B.C.
- The evacuation followed a period when Slocan Valley was fighting five out-of-control wildfires that caused evacuations and business closures nearby.
- After evacuating due to the wildfires, Crossley and her husband relocated their business to Castlegar, where case workers informed them they were unable to assist with damage claims because the business was already covered by insurance.
- The 2024 wildfire season in British Columbia was the fourth most severe on record, and research from KPMG Canada revealed that roughly 60% of small and medium enterprises across the country experienced disruptions due to severe weather conditions in 2023.
- Experts emphasize that small businesses face deep impacts from climate disasters and need inclusion in federal and provincial disaster plans to improve resilience.
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DEVELOPING | Wildfire breaks out on Boyes Drive
Yet another wildfire is raging in the Boyes Drive area in Lakeside, with road closures imminent. Ward 71 Councillor Carolynne Franklin took to social media on Sunday morning to confirm the fire was in the region between Lakeside and Muizenberg and that motorists should avoid the area. In addition, Main Road is expected to be seriously impacted. She thanked those who reported the fire as well as the City Services for their response. Warm weather …
Wildfires around and near Nelson have been extinguished
A wildfire that was burning near Nelson has been put out. The Fell Creek wildfire that sparked up roughly five kilometres outside of Nelson on June 11 has been extinguished. The fire was estimated to be just under one hectare in size and was classified as out of control at one point. B.C. Wildfire S...
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