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Tumbler Ridge Fire Fears Eased as Blaze Stays Remote
A wildfire along Red Deer Creek near Tumbler Ridge remains about 60 kilometres from town with 120 wildfire personnel and aircraft aiding containment. The region declared a state of emergency and ordered evacuations at worker camps to prevent risk, but residents recall 2006 when the town faced evacuation. Fire chiefs and officials expect continued growth to 2,000 hectares but wind direction favors town safety. a provincial open fire ban goes into effect noon Friday across Dawson Creek Fort St John areas, with fines up to 345 dollars for violations.
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Tumbler Ridge
Red Deer Creek
Wildfire Management Branch
Peace River
Chetwynd
Dawson Creek
Terraville
Matt Treit
Treit
Wildfire Management
Fort St. John
Prince George
B.C