An immediate evacuation order has been issued for residents of the District of Tumbler Ridge, a community of 2,400 people in northeastern B.C, due to the threat posed by an encroaching wildfire.
Vancouver Island road closed, campfire bans, as drought raises wildfire risks in B.C.
Meanwhile, a small but aggressive wildfire on Vancouver Island continues to burn beside the only major highway linking Port Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet to the rest of British Columbia.Article content The smoke, in combination with warm temperatures and local emissions, has also caused high levels of ground-level ozone.
Crews are aiming to box in the Chehalis River, north of Harrison Hot Springs, but efforts are being hindered by poor visibility from smoke, said the B.C. Wildfire ServiceA rapidly spreading wildfire on Vancouver Island has closed the only highway to popular Island destinations such as Port Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet.
The Cameron Bluff wildfire on Vancouver Island has forced the closure of Highway 4 near Port Alberni.However, the Transportation Ministry said the gravel detour route has narrow sections, sharp curves, single-lane bridges and challenging terrain. There is no cell service, gas stations or washroom facilities on the detour route. The government strongly urged people not to travel this route.
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