1998 Wildfire Damage (Red)

Canada / British Columbia / Salmon Arm /
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In 1998 this whole area was burnt to the extent of deforestation by a lightning-started wildfire. The fire came down from fly hills in the west (left) and embers caught up in the wind jumped the valley and ignited Mt. Ida. The blaze raced down both sides of the valley, threatening many homes. An emergency evacuation was utilized as the fire got closer. Remarkably, just as the fire came to the valley floor, a sudden change of wind direction forced the fire back on itself, thus extinguishing it. The fire came so close that trees in residential backyards were singed and barn paint was peeled. Other than this, no damage was done to farms or homes.
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Coordinates:   50°38'41"N   119°22'15"W

Comments

  • Actually, about 40 homes and barns were destroyed during the firestorm.
  • there was over 40 buildings that burned in this fire.
  • @pmjw I do agree, I was researching for a project. Some of this info may be false.
  • @John_Cena I agree, Btw you spelled your name wrong
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