Wildfire that forced thousands from Fort Nelson, B.C., now listed as under control
June 10, 2024
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.
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