FORT NELSON, B.C. — The mayor of a northeastern British Columbia municipality says a tree blown down by strong winds fell onto a power line and started the fast-growing wildfire that forced the evacuation of thousands of community members.
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Mayor Rob Fraser says most of the 3,500 residents in and around Fort Nelson, B.C., have been evacuated since the Parker Lake fire broke out on Friday, but police are knocking on doors to ensure everyone got out.
An update from the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality says the fire situation"remains volatile and fast-moving." Officials urged any remaining residents of Fort Nelson to evacuate, noting one remaining 44-seat bus is still receiving passengers who have no other means of leaving. Fraser says the fire's pace has since slowed, with winds calming significantly and reducing the blaze's rate of spread.
Meteorologist Heather Rombough says most of the smoke blanketing the city is from the B.C. wildfire, and residents should stay indoors or at least avoid strenuous activity outside until air quality improves.The BC Wildfire Service says the Parker Lake fire was"highly visible" from Fort Nelson, with Fraser describing"very dark" smoke emerging from the blaze on Friday.
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