Evacuation Orders
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Kelowna company uses AI to map evacuation routes ahead of wildfire seasonA Kelowna, B.C., technology company is working to help emergency officials better understand the condition of back roads that could become critical escape routes during a disaster.CanadaJun 15
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Evacuation orders lifted in B.C.’s Comox Valley after floodingEvacuation alerts were cancelled and all evacuation orders rescinded in B.C.’s Comox Valley after flooding conditions improved and safety assessments were completed.WeatherJan 31
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Kelowna, Lake Country wildfire evacuation alerts rescindedAll remaining evacuation alerts for properties in Lake Country and Kelowna have been rescinded as the risk from the McDougall Creek wildfire abates in those cities.FireSep 5, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Evacuation orders downgraded for parts of West Kelowna“While we are making good progress, there is a lot of work to do to make this area safe,” said North Westside fire chief Ross Kotscherofski.FireAug 25, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Evacuation alert issued for Sorrento areaOn Saturday morning, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District said a wildfire burning near Sorrento is creating a risk to properties and safety.FireAug 19, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: 10K on evacuation order in Central Okanagan“We are facing the worst wildfire season in our province’s history,” B.C. Premier David Eby said during a government update on Friday evening.FireAug 19, 2023
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Adams Lake wildfire: Evacuation orders possible for Scotch Creek, Lee CreekThe Lower East Adams Lake wildfire, located around 21 kilometres north of Chase, is currently sized at 10,004 hectares.FireAug 17, 2023
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Canada is experiencing its ‘worst wildfire season of the 21st century’: BlairEmergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair said there are more than 47,000 square kilometres have burned so far this year, with 431 wildfires currently burning across Canada.CanadaJun 13, 2023
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2 weeks and a heat dome later: Where does Alberta wildfire situation stand?It's been two weeks since out-of-control wildfires began forcing evacuation orders in parts of Alberta and the situation remains critical.CanadaMay 14, 2023
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Edmonton ‘well prepared’ to help Alberta wildfire evacuees but local firefighters busyIt's been a busy spring for Edmonton firefighters. As of April 30, local crews have responded to 185 brush, grass and wildland fires in the city.FireMay 8, 2023
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