200-hectare Goosmus wildfire near Grand Forks, BC, prompts evacuations due to life threat; 156 homes under orders, 567 on alert.

A rapidly spreading wildfire, the Goosmus blaze, near Grand Forks, British Columbia, has led to evacuation orders for several neighborhoods as it poses a serious threat to life. Spanning approximately 200 hectares, the fire is fueled by high winds and may have ignited from lightning. Currently, 156 homes are under evacuation orders, with 567 on alert. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has activated its emergency response, directing evacuees to a Red Cross center.

September 26, 2024
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