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Evacuation Order Expanded in Northern Alberta After Wildfire Crossed B.C. Border
- On June 9, the provincial government held a press conference updating the status of wildfires and drought conditions across British Columbia.
- The updates followed a wildfire first discovered on May 28 near the Kiskatinaw River, which has damaged structures and crossed into Alberta.
- The Peace River Regional District issued evacuation orders starting May 29 that evacuated Kelly Lake residents to Dawson Creek amid ongoing fire risks.
- Kevin Dunbar reported up to seven structures, including old buildings and mobile homes, have been lost to the fire while assessments continue.
- The wildfire has burned nearly 200,000 hectares and prompted expanded evacuation orders and road closures, signaling continued emergency management efforts.
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Province confirms structural damage caused by Kiskatinaw River wildfire – Energeticcity.ca
Smoke from the Kiskatinaw River wildfire. (BCWS) DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — The BC Wildfire Service has confirmed the Kiskatinaw River wildfire has damaged some structures within Kelly Lake. The provincial government held a “seasonal preparedness update” press conference on June 9th, outlining the current status of wildfires, drought conditions and more across the province. During the briefing, a question was raised regarding word of structures within…
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