- Residents of the Saranagati Hare Krishna village evacuated rapidly as the Shetland Creek wildfire descended the mountain, growing-aggressively and threatening structures.
- Over 247 active fires were reported across B.C., with hot, dry conditions expected to worsen the situation in the coming days.
- Evacuation orders and alerts were issued, and residents-faced a challenging 72-hour forecast with high temperatures and strong winds.
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'Like Lava': Evacuee Tells of Frightening Fire Escape as Number of B.C. Blazes Soars
Jul 19, 2024 Share