US EditionWarning that Cold Fronts Could Trigger ‘Extreme Fire Behaviour’ in Northeast B.C.
- The BC Wildfire Service’s Prince George Fire Centre warned on June 4 about extreme fire behaviour from wildfire growth in northeast B.C. fire zones.
- This warning followed forecasts of a cold front arriving Friday, June 6, bringing strong westerly winds gusting up to 70 km/h and increasing temperatures.
- Key fires include the Kiskatinaw River, Summit Lake, and Pocket Knife Creek wildfires, with evacuation orders issued around Kelly Lake and Sundance Lake fire zones.
- The Kiskatinaw River wildfire covers about 119 square kilometres south of Dawson Creek, and officials expect new fire starts and eastward fire growth from these weather conditions.
- The forecast extreme fire behaviour between June 6 and June 8 implies continued fire activity risks and evacuation needs, emphasizing residents must follow all evacuation alerts for safety.
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Warning that cold fronts could trigger ‘extreme fire behaviour’ in northeast B.C.
The British Columbia Wildfire Service is warning that forecasted cold fronts today and Sunday in northeastern B.C. are expected to bring strong winds and potential “extreme fire behaviour” to the Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and Fort Nelson fire zones.
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Northeastern British Columbia is preparing for very windy and warm days, mainly due to two intense fires on the border with Alberta.
·Montreal, Canada
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Ckpg TodayWinds expected to drive wildfire towards Kelly Lake, B.C., in ‘high-risk’ situation
The British Columbia Wildfire Service is warning that incoming winds are expected to drive an out-of-control wildfire towards the community of Kelly Lake, about 80 kilometres south of Dawson Creek in the province's northeast.
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