Blackcomb (Whistler) Mountain fire explodes to 75 hectares

Environmental | 208076 hits | Jul 30 6:01 pm | Posted by: Canadaka

A wildfire on Blackcomb Mountain has exploded in size, growing to 75 hectares from four hectares in 90 minutes and forcing the evacuation of Blackcomb Mountain and Whistler Mountain.

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by Canadaka
Fri Jul 31, 2009 1:04 am
Oh noes!! my mountain is on fire!

Well on the upside... might clear some trees for more gladded skiing!
by Thanos
Fri Jul 31, 2009 1:11 am
Is it wrong of me to cheer for the fire to burn down the entire set for that gawdawful CTV show?
by Scape
Fri Jul 31, 2009 1:18 am
Not in the slightest.
by Canadaka
Fri Jul 31, 2009 1:19 am
wow on the radio at 4:30 they said they had just evacuated Blackcomb mountain, but this article says both mountains were evacuated. Good thing I wasn't up there downhill biking today, that would suck.
by Hyack
Fri Jul 31, 2009 5:36 am
Latest report from CBC:

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