Fort Nelson evacuees flee flames hundreds of kilometres away
Wildfires are burning across parts of Western Canada. In B.C., flames are continuing to threaten Fort Nelson and the nearby Doig River First Nation, forcing thousands of evacuees to seek shelter in Fort St. John, about 380 kilometres away. Wildfires…
Mayor optimistic fire conditions won’t worsen near Fort Nelson, B.C.
Mayor Rob Fraser of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality in B.C., which includes Fort Nelson, says the fire near his community is mostly burning on the west side of the Alaska Highway. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more…
‘Protect your life,’ says mayor as wildfire threatens Fort Nelson, B.C. | Power & Politics
On Monday, Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma warned of volatile conditions for crews fighting fires in northeastern B.C. Mayor Rob Fraser of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality says to the community: ‘Protect your life and come out of the fire…
B.C.’s Parker Lake fire closing in on Fort Nelson, says mayor
Mayor Rob Fraser of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality says the Parker Lake wildfire spread overnight and, depending on the weather, could continue to approach the town of Fort Nelson, B.C. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos:…
Fast-growing wildfire may hit Fort Nelson, B.C., Monday, officials say
Officials say the Parker Lake wildfire may hit the town of Fort Nelson in northeastern British Columbia on Monday morning, after it more than doubled in size on Sunday. Read more: »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos:…
Thousands ordered to evacuate Fort Nelson, B.C., as wildfire approaches
Thousands of Fort Nelson residents, as well as the Fort Nelson First Nation in B.C., have been told to leave their homes immediately due to the threat of wildfire. Rob Fraser, the mayor of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, says…