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Name released of tree-faller killed in Sechelt fire

Name released of tree-faller killed in Sechelt fire

The tree-faller who died Sunday while fighting the Old Sechelt Mine wildfire has been identified as John Phare, 60, of Roberts Creek.
Evacuation order issued for Carlson Point

Evacuation order issued for Carlson Point

Effective immediately, an evacuation order has been issued for the Carlson Point area in Electoral Area B in the Sunshine Coast Regional District. This evacuation order affects eight residents from 21 waterfront properties.
Tree-faller killed on fourth day of Sechelt fire

Tree-faller killed on fourth day of Sechelt fire

Old Sechelt Mine Fire

Curious onlookers endangering fire crews in Sechelt

RCMP
Sechelt fire grows to 80 hectares as terrain causes difficulty

Sechelt fire grows to 80 hectares as terrain causes difficulty

Old Sechelt Mine Fire

Sechelt fire grows as terrain causes difficulty

Coastal Fire Centre
Sechelt fire grows, residents put on evacuation alert

Sechelt fire grows, residents put on evacuation alert

Residents of Carlson Point have been notified they may have to evacuate their homes as the forest fire two kilometres northwest of Sechelt continued growing Friday due to high winds. By 3 p.m., the fire was estimated to be 35 hectares (86.
Extreme caution urged for smokers during dry spell

Extreme caution urged for smokers during dry spell

Fire Hazard

Campfire ban in effect

Coastal Fire Centre
Logging road in aquifer recharge area rattles ELF

Logging road in aquifer recharge area rattles ELF

Forestry