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A wildfire burning near Chetwynd, British Columbia, has prompted an evacuation order and a highway closure. Police and firefighters are going door-to-door in the vicinity of the fire, which was discovered around 3:45 p.m. Wednesday. The fire has grown rapidly to 40 hectares in size and has forced the closure of a 10-kilometre stretch of Highway 97 in both directions. Drive BC says the closures start four kilometers away from Chetwynd and end 14 kilometers away. BC Wildfire Service firefighters and aircraft are working to contain the blaze. An evacuation order has been issued for the Pine River area, and an evacuation alert is in place for the Burgess Creek Wildfire.

Last year’s record-breaking Canadian wildfires released toxic smoke across North America, exposing millions to harmful air pollution and highlighting the growing threat posed by wildfires in a warming climate. Experts warn that an unusually dry and warm winter may lead to another severe wildfire season, with smoke potentially reaching even further. Climate change is a significant factor, increasing the likelihood and intensity of wildfires. Wildfire smoke can cause health problems, especially for vulnerable populations. To mitigate the risks, cities and individuals should have plans in place, including warning systems, contingency plans for outdoor workers, designated clean air spaces, and improved access to N95 masks.

Firefighters are battling a rapidly spreading wildfire that has engulfed approximately 100 acres within Wharton State Forest, spanning across Burlington and Camden counties in New Jersey. The blaze erupted on Wednesday morning, prompting the New Jersey Forest Fire Service to dispatch crews to combat the flames off Jackson Road in Shamong Township and Waterford Township. Authorities have cordoned off Jackson Road between Tremont Avenue and Atsion Road for safety reasons.

Residents near the intersection of Township Road 830 and Range Road 231 in the Municipal District of Peace No. 135 and Birch Hills County have been ordered to evacuate immediately due to a nearby wildfire. The fire covers approximately 250 hectares and is located about five kilometers southwest of Peace River.

Residents in northwestern Alberta’s Municipal District of Peace No. 135 have been ordered to evacuate immediately due to the threat of wildfire. The fire covers approximately 250 hectares and is moving rapidly in the Peace River Valley. Evacuees are advised to head east to Grimshaw, Alta., and register at the Royal Canadian Legion. The province is using water bombers and helicopter bucketing to help contain the fire.

Residents of the First Nation of Cold Lake Number 149 (Legoff) in eastern Alberta were ordered to evacuate their homes Monday afternoon due to a wildfire in the area. The fire is burning in the area from Range Road 430 to Range Road 434, and all homes in the area must evacuate to the local community hall. The size of the fire and when it began are not yet known, but Alberta Wildfire is providing mutual aid on the fire.

Shifting winds have prompted an evacuation alert for the community of Endako in central British Columbia, driven by concerns over an active wildfire and the potential for a challenging wildfire season in the province.

A wildfire alert has been issued for Lac Ste Anne County, with a wildfire burning west of Bilby Common and heading east. Residents of Bilby Common have been asked to be prepared to evacuate within 30 minutes, using Range Road 15 north to Highway 37, and then west to Onoway. The reception centre is the Onoway Heritage Centre at 4708 Lac Ste Anne Trail North.