Vancouver Rundown Friday, June 16, 2023

Summary

Controlled burns will now be used in efforts to protect the Alaska Highway from the massive Donnie Creek wildfire that continues to rage in northeastern B.C. That fire is now more than 4,000 square kilometres in size. Meanwhile, there’s better news for those who were forced from Tumbler Ridge by the wildfire burning near that community. The evacuation order has been rescinded and while the 250 square kilometre fire is still considered out-of-control, cooler conditions are helping crews. The area will remain under an evacuation alert.

Other news…

National note: “Incredibly tragic,” is what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls a deadly crash as he reached out to the victims’ families. At least 15 people have died, another 10 are injured after a seniors bus and semi collided on Highway One between Winnipeg and Brandon. Investigators are now trying to figure out how and why it happened - many of the victims are in the process of being identified.