Record B.C. wildfire season points to growing threat to urban areas

The devastating fires in B.C.'s Southern Interior have shown the importance of preparing for wildfires encroaching on urban areas.

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Huge interface fire on the outskirts of Halifax, affecting Upper Tantallon and the Hammonds Plains Road. Reportedly many structures involved, and the evacuation zone continues to grow. It's windy and the fireline is big. And it's just past sunset now, and the water bombers and ground crews in the forest are stopping. This could be unpleasant in the morning. Stay safe Halifax! #tantallon #tantallonfire #halifax #interfacefire

(video from the fowl site: https://twitter.com/Wil86360566/status/1662940740824039425)

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“@HRMFireNews My son is flying to Toronto right now and just sent me this. So scary. I pray for everyone and thank you to our first responders ❤️”

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First responders train for interface fires in the South Okanagan

With interface fires being such a complex callout, multiple agencies are typically involved, including the RCMP, BC Ambulance, BC Wildfire and the fire department.

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