Evacuation order issued as wildfire burns near Pemberton, BC
An evacuation order has been issued for a park near Pemberton, British Columbia, due to a human-caused wildfire. Emergency crews are working to contain the blaze, which is currently not threatening nearby buildings.
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Wildfires pose a recurring threat to public safety and infrastructure in British Columbia, necessitating constant monitoring and emergency preparedness.
Home News World Sports Entertainment Science Royal Trending Health Videos Technology World Evacuation order issued as wildfire burns near Pemberton, BC The Village of Pemberton and the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District issued the evacuation order and alerts late on Wednesday night
An evacuation order has been issued for a park near Pemberton, British Columbia, while several nearby properties remain on evacuation alert as firefighters battle a human-caused wildfire.
The blaze was discovered on Wednesday afternoon around five kilometres from Highway 99 and has burned approximately 10 hectares, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
The Village of Pemberton and the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District issued the evacuation order and alerts late on Wednesday night.
Officials have ordered the public to stay away from One Mile Lake Park to allow emergency crews to carry out firefighting operations safely.
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