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Number Of B.c. Wildfires Doubles In The Last 24 Hours

5 days ago

Swift News

B.C.'s fire season is surging as the number of active wildfires has exploded from 60 to 120 in the last 24 hours, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS).

The service says the surprising increase in fires can be attributed to the more than 13,000 lightning strikes during that time period — with even more expected. 

Here are notable fires burning around the province:

A fire northwest of Nanaimo has caused an evacuation order for properties on the north side of Cameron Lake, including Chalet Road and Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park at Cameron Lake.

The Regional District of Nanaimo has also issued an evacuation alert for nearly 300 properties to the northeast of the lake for the Little Qualicum River Village. An evacuation alert asks residents to be ready to leave at a moment's notice.

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