Close X
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
ADVT 
National

Wildfire that forced thousands from Fort Nelson now listed as under control

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 10 Jun, 2024 11:11 AM
  • Wildfire that forced thousands from Fort Nelson now listed as under control

The wildfire that forced 4,700 people to leave their homes in Fort Nelson, B.C., is now listed as under control. 

The BC Wildfire Service says in a social media statement that the 123-square-kilometre fire in northeastern B.C. is not expected to grow beyond its current boundary. 

All evacuation alerts connected to the fire have been lifted. 

The Parker Lake blaze came within a few kilometres of Fort Nelson on May 10, prompting the evacuation of most of the town.

The fire destroyed four homes and damaged several other properties. 

Rain and cooler temperatures have allowed crews to reduce the wildfire, which is mainly smouldering in the ground, although the service says residents can still expect to see smoke coming from the perimeter.

MORE National ARTICLES

Lookout for feral rabbits: VPB

Lookout for feral rabbits: VPB
The Vancouver Parks Board says people visiting Jericho Beach as Easter approaches should avoid touching feral rabbits that populate the beach's grassy areas. The board says the Jericho bunnies might be enticing with their fluffy tails, but handling and feeding them is not a good idea. 

Lookout for feral rabbits: VPB

Marine LNG jetty project in Delta, B.C., gets environmental assessment certificate

Marine LNG jetty project in Delta, B.C., gets environmental assessment certificate
British Columbia's Environment Ministry says a marine jetty project in the city of Delta to facilitate liquefied natural gas exports has been issued an environmental assessment certificate. Environment Minister George Heyman and Transportation Minister Rob Fleming say they issued the approval after "carefully considering" the assessment of the project. 

Marine LNG jetty project in Delta, B.C., gets environmental assessment certificate

Arson in North Vancouver

Arson in North Vancouver
Police in North Vancouver say there were a pair of suspicious fires yesterday afternoon in the district's Norgate area.  North Vancouver Mounties say both fires happened in the 13-hundred-block of Sowden Street before 3 p-m, where fire crews found hedges on fire in front of two homes on the block. 

Arson in North Vancouver

Protection fund, bill of rights for renters coming; 'renters matter,' Trudeau says

Protection fund, bill of rights for renters coming; 'renters matter,' Trudeau says
The federal government wants to support those who rent their homes with a protection fund, a bill of rights and a plan to give reliable renters credit when they step up to buy a home. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there's something fundamentally unfair about paying $2,000 a month for rent, while those paying the same for a mortgage get equity and build their credit score. 

Protection fund, bill of rights for renters coming; 'renters matter,' Trudeau says

Measles cases in Canada are increasing, Canada's chief public health officer warns

Measles cases in Canada are increasing, Canada's chief public health officer warns
Canada's chief public health officer says the number of measles cases in the country continues to rise. Dr. Theresa Tam says in a statement the Public Health Agency of Canada is aware of 40 measles cases in Canada so far this year. 

Measles cases in Canada are increasing, Canada's chief public health officer warns

Jewelry theft at South Surrey mall

Jewelry theft at South Surrey mall
Police say they are investigating a break in and theft of jewelry from South Surrey mall. The R-C-M-P say officers responded to a report of a break-in at the shopping centre just after 4 A-M on Monday.   

Jewelry theft at South Surrey mall