Officials says the behaviour of the fire has been volatile, leaving crews with no safe path to attack the flames directly.
Fire officials are hoping a wind change will help save the community of Tumbler Ridge in northeastern British Columbia, after an intense wildfire pushed within a few kilometres of the town.
Desrosiers says the behaviour of the 230-square-kilometre fire has been volatile, leaving crews with no safe path to attack the flames directly, though they’re hopeful that changing winds will keep the blaze from moving closer to the town. Curry says emergency crews that remain in the area are working to protect critical infrastructure, including the town’s main water reservoir, after supporting the evacuation that was announced Thursday.
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