- Severe wildfire outbreaks are underway in Western Canada, including British Columbia. Mark Carney has commented on the severity of the fire season.
- The Village of Clinton, BC, faces a severe threat from an encroaching wildfire.
Wildfires are threatening communities in British Columbia, including Clinton and Green Lake, and consuming trees in Brunswick Creek.
2 reports, 1 independent
Updated Aug 8
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What happened
Wildfires are threatening communities in British Columbia, including Clinton and Green Lake, and consuming trees in Brunswick Creek.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The evacuation order near Green Lake was downgraded, and the Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton was reported in British Columbia.Sub-event
- The Fraser Valley Regional District offered assistance to a rancher located near Green Lake.Sub-event
- Fraser Valley Regional District offered aid near Green Lake.Sub-event
Wildfires threaten communities near Green Lake and consume trees in Brunswick Creek.1 source
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The entities involved
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British Columbia
province of Canada
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Clinton
town in Indiana
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Green Lake
lake in Regional Municipality of Peel, Ontario, Canada
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