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Jul 19, 2009 | In Forest Fires | Send feedback »
There is a big 200 hectare fire burning in the Kelowna area of British Columbia right now that has forced 12,000 people to flee their homes.
Since the fires started Saturday afternoon, flames have destroyed at least 9 buildings, including three houses, and charred 3 square kilometres in West Kelowna.
About 4,500 homes in the Glenrosa neighbourhood had to be evacuated because of the largest of at least two fires.
As of last night, the fires were being attacked by 45 firefighters, 8 airtankers, and 6 helicopters.
To watch the current status of B.C.'s biggest fires, see http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/Situation.asp (B.C. Wildfire Management Branch)
Media coverage:
B.C. wildfires force 12,000 to flee (CBC)
Nine houses claimed in 300-hectare Kelowna-area forest fire (Vancouver Sun)
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