Wildfire Near Kimberley, BC, Prompts Evacuation Preparedness Advisory

An out-of-control wildfire west of Kimberley, British Columbia, has prompted an evacuation preparedness advisory for the entire community of over 8,000 residents. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze, which has grown to six square kilometers since Saturday. This incident is one of approximately 35 uncontained fires currently burning across the province.