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Wildfire Near Chase Triggers Evacuation Order from B.C. First Nation

Wildfire Near Chase Triggers Evacuation Order from B.C. First Nation

Chase, B.C. (Richa Walia): A fast-moving wildfire near the Village of Chase in British Columbia’s Interior has prompted an evacuation order from the nearby Neskonlith Indian Band, as the fire continues to burn out of control. The Village of Chase has activated its emergency operations centre in response to the threat. The wildfire, discovered Monday, led Neskonlith Chief Irwin Wai to issue an evacuation order affecting approximately 40 properties within the band’s territory. While no structures were believed to be immediately at risk, Chief Wai expressed hope that BC Wildfire Service crews — both aerial and ground teams — would…
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