FORT NELSON, B.C. — British Columbia’s wildfire service says gusty winds could fan “aggressive fire behaviour” in the north, where out-of-control blazes have forced several thousand people to flee their homes.

An update from the BC Wildfire Service says winds could pick up this afternoon in the Fort Nelson area where an 84-square-kilometre blaze threatens the town that has mostly been abandoned by residents.

FORT NELSON, B.C. — British Columbia’s wildfire service says gusty winds could fan “aggressive fire behaviour” in the north, where out-of-control blazes have…{ai:summary}<p>In the smoky streets of Fort Nelson, B.C., winds whispered of impending disaster as wildfires raged, forcing terrified residents to flee. The blaze, now out of control, threatens to consume the abandoned town in its fiery wrath. #disaster #outdoors</p>

Wildfire service warns winds may fan 'aggressive' blazes in B.C.'s north

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