Wildfires

Hundreds of wildfires burn in B.C. as strong winds fan flames

Throughout B.C., fire crews are battling an ever-growing number of wildfires. As of Saturday afternoon, 283 such fires are burning in B.C., 31 of which are considered wildfires of note by the BC Wildfire Service.The White Rock Lake fire, as seen from Ellison Provincial Park. As of Saturday afternoon, the fire burning 34 kilometres northwest…

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Wildfires in southern Alberta contained after village evacuated

Wildfires that forced approximately 275 residents to leave their village in southern Alberta on Sunday have now been contained.This image, taken by Kyle Brittain of The Weather Network, shows smoke billowing in southern Alberta. A massive grass fire has forced the evacuation of the village of Carmangay. (Kyle Brittain/The Weather Network)Wildfires that forced approximately 275 residents…

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