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B.C. wildfire spreads to 6,000 hectares, evacuates homes
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by Amy Judd | June 9, 2009 at 03:48 pm
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The British Columbia wildfires have now spread to 6,000 hectares, and three more communities have been ordered to evacuate due to the aggressive blaze.
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The fire is heading east to Liza, Marshall and Carol Lakes, and over 200 firefighters and 13 helicopters are working to battle the blaze, which has been burning since last week.
An evacuation order has been issued for Marshall Lake, Liza Lake and Carol Lake and remains in effect for Mud Creek, Tyaughton Lake and Gun Creek Road.
The evacuation alert remains in place for Gun Lake, Gold Bridge and Bralorne.
Strong winds are fueling the flames and firefighters are having a difficult time getting in under control.
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at 18:48 on June 9th, 2009
The wildfire has grown by 50% in 24 hours and now covers 15,000 acres. It is challenging because of steep terrain in the area. Read more here from UPI.com at 8:51pm EST.
at 17:33 on June 9th, 2009
I do not like the sound of this and the consequences may be even worth for the wild life.
at 18:10 on June 9th, 2009
Sorry to hear about BC wildfire and the wind. Hopefully, people will get out safely.
at 16:19 on June 9th, 2009
omg..That's over 23 miles square.
at 18:01 on June 9th, 2009
Sailboats returning from a day at Boundary Bay in South Surrey, Canada. Smoke from central BC's Tyaughton forest fire make for a hazy, orange sunset.
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at 19:06 on June 9th, 2009
omg, there are three wildfires? Hope its stopped soon.
at 19:18 on June 9th, 2009
I was just taking a walk around 8:00PM and the smoke in the valley, unfortunate as it may be, made for a great shot.
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at 00:08 on June 12th, 2009
Any cause for this ? whishes it should be controled soon. Thanks for sharing it.