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Seneca Cabrera

Chase Fire Prompts Evacuation Call: How Big Is the Wildfire and What Do We Know So Far?

A reminder of wildfire risk: dense smoke and active flames engulf a forested area in British Columbia in 2023. (Credit: @BCFireSmart/X.com)

A fast-moving wildfire near the town of Chase in British Columbia has triggered emergency evacuation orders and the declaration of a local state of emergency.

The Mount Scatchard blaze, confirmed to be human-caused, broke out on Sunday afternoon (30 June) and has since expanded quickly, raising concerns about the threat to nearby communities.

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