About this episode

The episode discusses a massive wildfire in North Cariboo prompting evacuation alerts and ongoing firefighting efforts.

A massive wildfire has prompted an evacuation alert for an area in the North Cariboo. The Swede Creek Wildfire was close to 1,300 hectares and growing Tuesday afternoon. Aircraft and heavy machinery are being used as more than 70 firefighters try to contain the blaze. There are at least 18 wildfires burning in B.C. right now.

People in this episode

Host: Bruce Claggett

Topics covered

• wildfire
• evacuation alert
• firefighting efforts
• British Columbia
• environmental news

Keywords

• wildfire
• North Cariboo
• evacuation alert
• firefighters
• British Columbia
• Swede Creek

Mentioned in this episode

Places: North Cariboo, Swede Creek Wildfire, B.C.

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