Wildfires and other forces of nature can be very destructive, very quickly
Sunday's fire at Burns Bog in Delta, which prompted a response from water bombers, helicopters and many types of firefighting equipment on the ground, is a good reminder of just how quickly a major natural disaster can strike. The Lower Mainland of B.C. is not immune from wildfires or other disasters. Sunday’s destructive Burns Bog fire, which went from a small grass burn to a 55 hectare uncontrolled forest and brush conflagration in a matter of hours, is a strong reminder of the potency of fire. Smoke was visible over most of the Lower Mainland Sunday afternoon. Fire crews from various parts of the province, including wildfire specialists, were called in. Water bombers and helicopters were used. One Vancouver radio station went off the air after its transmitter site was burned. Most of the Tilbury industrial park, adjacent to Burns Bog, was evacuated as a precaution and, as of Monday morning, several businesses were still under evacuation orders. Highway 17 between H...