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Fort St. John Wildfire Forces Evacuations as Firefighters Battle Out-of-Control Blaze

A 56-hectare wildfire in the Fish Creek Community Forest has prompted evacuations, with officials suspecting human activity as the cause.

A wildfire burning in the Fish Creek Community Forest near Fort St. John.
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Overview

  • The wildfire, discovered Thursday in the Fish Creek Community Forest near Fort St. John, remains out of control at 56 hectares.
  • Evacuation orders have been issued for residents of Rose Prairie Road and the Jones subdivision, with evacuees directed to the Pomeroy Sport Centre for shelter.
  • Police are conducting door-to-door evacuations in affected areas to ensure public safety.
  • BC Wildfire Service crews, supported by helicopters, airtankers, and local fire departments, are actively working to contain the fire.
  • Authorities suspect human activity as the cause of the wildfire, and an investigation is ongoing.