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Fort Nelson: The Powerline That Set A Town Ablaze
On May 10, Fort Nelson, a town in northeast BC, was put in danger by the Parker Lake wildfire. Over 4,700 residents were ordered to evacuate the area for more than two weeks before the fire was brought under control.
2023 Sets Wildfire Records
In 2023, British Columbia experienced its worst wildfire season in history. This season saw 2,229 wildfires, burning almost 25,000 square kilometers, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
Smoky Skies From Albertan Wildfires
In the past decade, the number and severity of wildfires in Alberta have increased significantly. This year’s wildfires have burned 150 times more area than the previous 5 years combined, according to data from the Alberta government.
BC Forest Fire Season is Sparking
This summer’s forest fire season is forecasted to be worse than usual. Even before the start of the season, the general wildfire activity across Canada has been increasing, with 2,306 fires thus far in 2023 alone, as of June 9. Just over 400 of those, about 16 per cent, are in British Columbia, despite BC only occupying about nine per cent of Canada’s land mass.