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Many were forced to flee with only a few minutes notice, and have been out of their homes since June 30, with no timeline as to when they can return to the village to see the extent of the damage. Many don’t know if they have a home to return to at all.
Tower says although it is a top priority for residents to be able to return, at this time it’s still too dangerous, as along with structures, critical infrastructure was damaged as well.
“[There were] downed power lines that were compromised, and buildings that have been so damaged that there is unsafe air quality potentially. There is a lot of consideration before allowing the public back,” he said.
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Intense heat is easing, but its presence at all is foreboding
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As we all unfortunately know, there have been scorching hot temperatures raging through the Fraser Valley the past few days. Heat warnings were in effect until June 29, cooling centres were opened to the public, businesses and schools were shut down, and local temperature records were broken across B.C. The second worst part? The heat wave didn’t even let up once the sun went down, and the elevated temperatures continued their oven-like onslaught overnight. The actual worst part? The knowledge that this could become a regular occurrence if the climate crisis isn’t addressed.
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