The Town of Golden, B.C., says a nearby wildfire burning south of the community crossed the Columbia River and has destroyed 'several structures.' It says in a post to social media that the 1.
The Town of Golden, B.C., says a nearby wildfire burning south of the community crossed the Columbia River and has destroyed"several structures."
The town's website says authorities are focused on"saving as many structures as possible" from the Dogtooth Forest Service Road fire that has prompted evacuation orders for properties along the Columbia River as it runs beside Highway 95. In the past week, the service says at least 238 fires have been put out, and at least 124 fires have been brought under control. There were fewer than 100 fires burning on July 8.
Among the most severe wildfires in the province is the 225-square-kilometre Shetland Creek blaze near Spences Bridge, which has destroyed about 20 structures in the Venables Valley, including at least six homes.
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