There is some relief for residents evacuated from the northern B.C. town of Tumbler Ridge, which is threatened by a wildfire that is burning just a few kilometres from the community, after winds in the area shifted eastward.
It has officials optimistic in the fight against the nearby West Kiskatinaw wildfire.
“We had a bit of cooler temperatures overnight and we caught a really big break,” said Forrest Tower, a fire information officer.
Rumina Daya has more on efforts to protect the northern community from the massive fire.
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It has officials optimistic in the fight against the nearby West Kiskatinaw wildfire.
“We had a bit of cooler temperatures overnight and we caught a really big break,” said Forrest Tower, a fire information officer.
Rumina Daya has more on efforts to protect the northern community from the massive fire.
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