Firefighters contained a blaze near Agassiz on Wednesday, but the incident left several hundred locals without electricity and prompted temporary shelter orders as teams worked through the night to secure the perimeter, assess damage and begin evaluating restoration timelines. Police arrested two suspects in connection with a suspicious log‑pile fire along the Vedder River, saying investigators believe the fire was deliberately set and is now being examined for criminal intent, with authorities warning of severe penalties for arson and will pursue charges pending further forensic analysis.
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AI to help detect forest fires in E Kazakhstan Qazinform
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Utumishi Girls Academy: Kenya to charge students for murder over deadly school fire BBC
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Hundreds without power after fire contained near Agassiz - Hope Standard
Hundreds without power after fire contained near Agassiz Hope Standard
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Update: Two individuals arrested in connection with suspicious logpile fire along Vedder River Tuesday (VIDEO) - Fraser Valley Today
Update: Two individuals arrested in connection with suspicious logpile fire along Vedder River Tuesday (VIDEO) Fraser Valley Today