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submitted 6 months ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world

Thousands of Canadians have been ordered to leave their homes in Fort Nelson, British Columbia due to the threat of a wildfire.

The blaze began on Friday night and was described by officials as "exhibiting extreme fire behaviour".

Wildfires have also led to evacuation alerts and orders in the neighbouring province of Alberta. 

The Canadian government has warned this year's weather conditions would mean a greater wildfire risk in the country.

The Parker Lake fire, as it's been called by the British Columbia Wildfire Service (BCWS), was 8sq km (3 sq miles) in size as of Saturday morning after growing rapidly overnight.

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[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 33 points 6 months ago

That time of year again, huh?

Climate change is a bitch.

[-] Cyclist@lemmy.world 20 points 6 months ago

That time of year actually started two months early in the area mentioned.

[-] aniki@lemm.ee 6 points 6 months ago
[-] WashedOver@lemmy.ca 12 points 6 months ago

I think the most we will hear is how it's all Trudeau's fault and the government is ruining their lives...

[-] Beaver@lemmy.ca 3 points 6 months ago

Why is BC wasting all that water on the dairy industry instead of doing the right thing and saving it for fighting forest fires.

[-] IrateAnteater@sh.itjust.works 5 points 6 months ago

I can't even fathom how much water it would take to put out 8 sq km of fire.

[-] GreatTitEnthusiast@mander.xyz 6 points 6 months ago

Is lack of after even the problem? Water is heavy. I bet transporting that much water is a problem all on is own

[-] MechanicalJester@lemm.ee 3 points 6 months ago

A lot but the problem is not that, it's keeping it limited to 8km

this post was submitted on 13 May 2024
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