Close X
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
ADVT 
National

Small Forest Fire Breaks Out In Popular Hiking Area North Of Vancouver

The Canadian Press, 15 May, 2018 11:40 AM
  • Small Forest Fire Breaks Out In Popular Hiking Area North Of Vancouver
PARKSVILLE, B.C. — A small wildfire has broken out on in a popular hiking destination north of Vancouver.
 
 
Donna MacPherson, a fire information officer with the Coastal Fire Centre, says the blaze on Brunswick Mountain is about a half-hectare in size.
 
 
She says they know there are hikers in the area, but are not aware of anyone being trapped and notes there is a network of trails to take people off the mountain.
 
 
MacPherson says they have two helicopters and a crew of 25 firefighters responding, along with assistance from a nearby fire department.
 
 
She said there are no homes at risk.
 
 
Brunswick Mountain is about 30 kilometres north of Vancouver.

MORE National ARTICLES

Drones To Help Assess Destruction, Health Of B.C.'s Forests After Fires

Drones To Help Assess Destruction, Health Of B.C.'s Forests After Fires
Nicolas Coops, professor in forest resources management at the University of B.C., says drones will help assess the dead timber's condition and how much of the forest can be salvaged. 

Drones To Help Assess Destruction, Health Of B.C.'s Forests After Fires

Be Strong And Self-reliant: Woman Taxi Driver Delivers Powerful Message

Be Strong And Self-reliant: Woman Taxi Driver Delivers Powerful Message
Bengaluru-based Selvi -- often called "South India's first female taxi driver" -- says Indian women must work towards becoming independent and self-reliant.

Be Strong And Self-reliant: Woman Taxi Driver Delivers Powerful Message

Abbotsford Man Facing Child Porn Charges

Abbotsford Man Facing Child Porn Charges
In April 2017, Abbotsford Police Department Major Crime Detectives received information that an Internet subscriber had uploaded child sexual abuse material online.

Abbotsford Man Facing Child Porn Charges

Man Charged In Surrey/Delta Border Shooting That Injured One

Man Charged In Surrey/Delta Border Shooting That Injured One
One man is now charged with several offences after Surrey RCMP investigated a shooting in the Royal Heights area of the Surrey/Delta border on November 23, 2017 that resulted in one male being injured.

Man Charged In Surrey/Delta Border Shooting That Injured One

Abbotsford Police Arrest High-level Drug Traffickers, Seize 'Significant' Amount Of Drugs

Abbotsford Police Arrest High-level Drug Traffickers, Seize 'Significant' Amount Of Drugs
‘The Presence Of Fentanyl Is A Clear Indication That Drug Dealers Have No Regard For Human Life’

Abbotsford Police Arrest High-level Drug Traffickers, Seize 'Significant' Amount Of Drugs

Indian Killed By Compatriot In Dubai After Argument Over Cooking

Indian Killed By Compatriot In Dubai After Argument Over Cooking
An Indian worker has allegedly killed his compatriot here at a labour camp after they fought each other following an argument about who will cook first in the kitchen, media reports said on Thursday.

Indian Killed By Compatriot In Dubai After Argument Over Cooking