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Fortis plan to reduce wildfire risk across Southern Interior raises other safety concerns - Okanagan | Globalnews.ca

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FortisBC will be implementing a new initiative for the 2025 wildfire season in an effort to reduce wildfire risk.

The initiative will see Fortis cut off power in the mentioned communities, if warranted, during extreme weather events.

Princeton , Midway , Greenwood , Beaverdell , Christian Valley , Westbridge , Rock Creek , Cawston , Keremeos , and Hedley are among 10 communities deemed “high-risk” for wildfires.

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