‘It was difficult’: Residents of Clinton, B.C. recount evacuating wildfires
Residents of Clinton, B.C., are facing evacuation orders as fast-moving wildfires threaten their community. While some structures have been lost, emergency crews have managed to prevent widespread destruction for now.
Why it matters
Highlights the increasing frequency and severity of wildfire events in Canada and the direct impact on local communities and public safety.
Residents across British Columbia are feeling the impact of the fast-moving wildfires as they threaten communities across the province.
Evacuation orders and alerts are in place for areas including Clinton, Boston Bar, and parts of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.
The BC Wildfire Service says about 120 wildfires are burning across the province, while an approaching cold front is expected to bring stronger winds that could make firefighting efforts more difficult over the coming days.
In Clinton, about 350 km northeast of Vancouver, residents remain under an evacuation order after the Pear Lake wildfire advanced toward the village on Friday.
“It was difficult,” said Bruce Kirkby, who spent hours trying to round up his four cats before evacuating Clinton.
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