Wildfires Erupt in BC With Lightning

Wildfires Erupt in BC With Lightning
An out-of-control wildfire burns near Wahleach Lake in southern British Columbia in this recent handout photo. The Canadian Press/HO — BC Wildfire Service
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The mayor of a British Columbia Interior community says the area’s long-term care residents have been moved out as a fast-moving wildfire looms nearby.

Barbara Roden, mayor of Ashcroft, B.C., located about 360 kilometres northeast of Vancouver, said Saturday that community remains under an alert to be ready to evacuate on short notice.