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#2 Donnie Creek wildfire now nearly double the size of Metro Vancouver
According to CBC News on June 12, 2023
The Donnie Creek wildfire in northeastern British Columbia has become the second largest in the province's history, prompting the evacuation of more properties. The Peace River Regional District issued an evacuation order for properties east of Highway 97N, while an evacuation alert was issued for 370 properties in remote areas north of Fort St. John.
The fire, which was sparked by lightning on May 12, has grown to 4,660 square kilometers and is now just three kilometers away from the Alaska Highway.
The B.C. Wildfire Service is working to contain the blaze, but the lack of rain in the area has allowed the fire to grow aggressively. The early start and extensive size of the wildfires in 2023 have raised concerns, with 7,097 square kilometers already burned by mid-June.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/donnie-creek-wildfire-double-metro-vancouver-1.6874033
Surprisingly, Canadian wildfires have led to poor air quality in New York City and Toronto with the fourth and fifth worst air quality globally as of Tuesday afternoon.
That news scared me because, in Japan, we seldom experience wildfires lasting over a week. If it happens in Japan, we would lose our country.
Moreover, Wildfires in Canada are not rare cases which usually occur frequently from May to October, mainly in the western part of the country.
What is the main cause of the wildfires?
Dry, hot weather also breeds more lightning. In a normal season, half of Canada's wildfires are started by lightning, but those fires account for more than 85% of wildfire destruction.
https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/04/survival-strategies-help-escape-forest-fire/
Here is the thing. If I come across a wildfire one day, how can we deal with it? Or can we escape from it by any chance? So I asked google how to escape from wildfire. Let me introduce some amazing answers to the question.
Imagine. Now you are hiking in the forest. Suddenly the wind picks up. Embers float your way, and … goodness, gracious, great balls of fire!
What should you do?
In general, forest fires are driven by two factors: wind and terrain. In both cases, it is critical to move upwind (that is, into the wind) when attempting to escape wildfires. You can determine general wind direction by viewing which way the smoke is moving, assuming there’s reasonable visibility. Look high up in the sky, where the smoke direction is less affected by the terrain. You should also travel downhill.
In a situation where you cannot escape the flames and cannot make it to a safe location, your best option is to locate a trench or deep gulley. Dig a hole in the side, cover the opening with a tarp or blanket, and then crawl into the hole. Alternatively, dig a trench and lie down in it with your feet facing the direction of the flames, and cover yourself with dirt. Make sure you can breathe, and wait for the fire to travel over you.
Now you realized how to escape from wildfire. Hope we won’t use this knowledge in the future but keep it in mind. I hope you guys are all safe and the fires in BC will be under control in near future.
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By Charlie BlueAccording to CBC News on June 12, 2023
The Donnie Creek wildfire in northeastern British Columbia has become the second largest in the province's history, prompting the evacuation of more properties. The Peace River Regional District issued an evacuation order for properties east of Highway 97N, while an evacuation alert was issued for 370 properties in remote areas north of Fort St. John.
The fire, which was sparked by lightning on May 12, has grown to 4,660 square kilometers and is now just three kilometers away from the Alaska Highway.
The B.C. Wildfire Service is working to contain the blaze, but the lack of rain in the area has allowed the fire to grow aggressively. The early start and extensive size of the wildfires in 2023 have raised concerns, with 7,097 square kilometers already burned by mid-June.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/donnie-creek-wildfire-double-metro-vancouver-1.6874033
Surprisingly, Canadian wildfires have led to poor air quality in New York City and Toronto with the fourth and fifth worst air quality globally as of Tuesday afternoon.
That news scared me because, in Japan, we seldom experience wildfires lasting over a week. If it happens in Japan, we would lose our country.
Moreover, Wildfires in Canada are not rare cases which usually occur frequently from May to October, mainly in the western part of the country.
What is the main cause of the wildfires?
Dry, hot weather also breeds more lightning. In a normal season, half of Canada's wildfires are started by lightning, but those fires account for more than 85% of wildfire destruction.
https://scoutingmagazine.org/2016/04/survival-strategies-help-escape-forest-fire/
Here is the thing. If I come across a wildfire one day, how can we deal with it? Or can we escape from it by any chance? So I asked google how to escape from wildfire. Let me introduce some amazing answers to the question.
Imagine. Now you are hiking in the forest. Suddenly the wind picks up. Embers float your way, and … goodness, gracious, great balls of fire!
What should you do?
In general, forest fires are driven by two factors: wind and terrain. In both cases, it is critical to move upwind (that is, into the wind) when attempting to escape wildfires. You can determine general wind direction by viewing which way the smoke is moving, assuming there’s reasonable visibility. Look high up in the sky, where the smoke direction is less affected by the terrain. You should also travel downhill.
In a situation where you cannot escape the flames and cannot make it to a safe location, your best option is to locate a trench or deep gulley. Dig a hole in the side, cover the opening with a tarp or blanket, and then crawl into the hole. Alternatively, dig a trench and lie down in it with your feet facing the direction of the flames, and cover yourself with dirt. Make sure you can breathe, and wait for the fire to travel over you.
Now you realized how to escape from wildfire. Hope we won’t use this knowledge in the future but keep it in mind. I hope you guys are all safe and the fires in BC will be under control in near future.