Recent Wildfires and High Winds Rock Prince George: News Update
High winds in the Prince George area have caused multiple power outages, according to reports from Friday evening. BC Hydro worked to address the outages, which were caused by strong wind gusts (CKPGToday.ca).
Wildfires have also been a major concern in the region, with over 13,000 people being ordered to evacuate their homes as 78 wildfires burned across Alberta (Twitter – @PGCitizen). The Teare Creek wildfire, first discovered on May 4, has grown to 600 hectares and prompted further evacuations near McBride (My Prince George Now), along with an evacuation order and alert for residents in Red Creek and Lower Cache area (CKPGToday.ca).
The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has activated its Emergency Operations Centre in response to the ongoing wildfires in the Teare Creek area, located four kilometers east of McBride (Twitter – @pgdailynews).
Additionally, officials in Prince George have been monitoring the evolving situation and providing resources to assist in fighting the wildfires. BC Wildfire Services’ latest group of recruits are undergoing training in the city as they prepare to help in battling the blazes (CKPGToday.ca).
The Teare Creek wildfire is believed to have started after a farmer burned a field in the McBride area. The mayor of McBride, along with local officials, has been keeping a close eye on the situation (Twitter – @mypgnow).
As the wildfires continue to impact residents in various areas of the province, concerns about air quality and safety are also on the rise. But as the community comes together, it is hoped that the wildfires can be contained and minimized before further devastation occurs.
Sources:
– CKPGToday.ca (power outages and evacuations)
– Twitter – @PGCitizen (evacuations and wildfires)
– Twitter – @pgdailynews (emergency operations)
– Twitter – @mypgnow (Teare Creek wildfire)
– My Prince George Now (Teare Creek wildfire growth)
