Bush Creek East fire
2023 wildfire in British Columbia, Canada
The Bush Creek East fire was a wildfire in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The fire caused a major loss of structures and forced the evacuation of thousands of residents. The communities of Squilax, Lee Creek, Adams Lake, Scotch Creek, and Celista were heavily impacted by the fire. It destroyed many structures and even caused local businesses to close down. The Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Fire Department and the North Shuswap Community Library were destroyed, as were the Chevron gas station and Paradise Pizza & Eco Treats. Ignoring warnings from authorities as well as from fire crews that were engaged in firefighting activities, many residents chose to stay to attempt to fight the fire. It is unknown if their attempts were successful, and if so, to what degree as there is no verifiable source to confirm numbers. Also, boat convoys transported fuel and generators across Shuswap Lake to bypass RCMP road blockades put in place to prevent unauthorized people from entering dangerous evacuation zones. The fire was listed as "being held" in September 2023 at a size of 45,613 hectares (112,710 acres), and was declared out in December of 2023.
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Western Canada has seen a climate change-induced warming and drying trend since the mid-2000s.
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