Published 10 days ago

Wildfire triggers evacuations, state of local emergency near Chetwynd, B.C.

The B.C. Wildfire Service is combating the Wildmare Creek wildfire in a 0.5 square kilometer area near Chetwynd, with ground crews and air tankers mobilized.
A 'tactical evacuation' has been carried out for homes near the fire, as the province prepares for the summer following last year's severe wildfire season.
A portion of Highway 97 has reopened for traffic after being closed due to the wildfire, suspected to be caused by human activity.

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CTV News

'Tactical evacuation' underway near Chetwynd, B.C., due to out-of-control wildfire

Police and firefighters are going door-to-door telling people who live in the vicinity of a wildfire burning out of control near Chetwynd they need to evacuate.

10 days ago·Canada

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CBC News

Evacuation order lifted in Chetwynd, B.C., as wildfire conditions ease

An evacuation order for the District of Chetwynd and surrounding area was lifted on Thursday morning, after weather conditions helped crews fighting the Wildmare Creek wildfire.

10 days ago·Canada

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Global News

Wildfire prompts ‘tactical evacuation’ southwest of Chetwynd, B.C.

The BC Wildfire Service said the fire was estimated at 40 hectares in size, and burning near Highway 97 south of Chetwynd, and remains listed as "out of control."

10 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Epoch Times

Evacuation Order Downgraded to Alert for Wildfire Near Chetwynd, BC

The Peace River Regional District has rescinded an evacuation order issued last night in response to an out-of-control wildfire in northeastern British Columbia. An update posted to the district’s website says the order has been downgraded to an evacuation alert, and residents in the area near Chetwynd have been told to be ready to leave on short notice. The BC Wildfire Service website says local RCMP and the Chetwynd Fire Department had conduct…

10 days ago·New York, United States

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SooToday.com

Evacuation order downgraded to alert for wildfire near Chetwynd, B.C.

CHETWYND, B.C. — The Peace River Regional District has rescinded an evacuation order issued last night in response to an out-of-control wildfire in northeastern British Columbia.

10 days ago·Sault Ste. Marie, United States

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Barrie Today

Evacuation order downgraded to alert for wildfire near Chetwynd, B.C.

CHETWYND, B.C. — The Peace River Regional District has rescinded an evacuation order issued last night in response to an out-of-control wildfire in northeastern British Columbia.

10 days ago·Barrie, Canada

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