Mines and lumber mills closed after Canadian fires
Mines and lumber mills have been shut down and farms destroyed
by a series of wildfires in the Canadian province of British
Columbia.
The fires started late last week following a period of dry
weather and a series of lightning storms. Some 240 fires were
burning by Saturday (8 July), according to local media reports.
One of Canada's largest timber companies, West Fraser, said
on 10 July it had temporarily suspended operations at three wood
mills, 100 Mile House, Williams...
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