Posted on Jul 4, 2021
Canada heatwave: Military on standby as lightning triggers more wildfires
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The Canadian military is on standby to help evacuate residents in British Columbia where wildfires linked to a record-breaking heatwave threaten to engulf communities.
Emergency services say they are now trying to control more than 170 fires, many triggered by lightning strikes.
Many western areas are tinder-dry followed the unprecedented hot weather.
Meanwhile, at least two people are reported to have died in the village of Lytton that was destroyed by fire.
Lytton recorded Canada's highest-ever temperature of 49.6C (121.3F) on Tuesday.
Emergency services say they are now trying to control more than 170 fires, many triggered by lightning strikes.
Many western areas are tinder-dry followed the unprecedented hot weather.
Meanwhile, at least two people are reported to have died in the village of Lytton that was destroyed by fire.
Lytton recorded Canada's highest-ever temperature of 49.6C (121.3F) on Tuesday.
Canada heatwave: Military on standby as lightning triggers more wildfires
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
...."Many of the deaths experienced over the past week were among older individuals living alone in private residences with minimal ventilation," she said on Saturday.
Temperatures have eased in coastal areas but there is not much respite for inland regions. The British Columbia Wildfire Service said it was braced for more wildfires."
...."Many of the deaths experienced over the past week were among older individuals living alone in private residences with minimal ventilation," she said on Saturday.
Temperatures have eased in coastal areas but there is not much respite for inland regions. The British Columbia Wildfire Service said it was braced for more wildfires."
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