Wildfire Waiting Game: When Preparation Meets Uncertainty As wildfires rage across Canada's western provinces, Kimberley, British Columbia, is caught in a precarious limbo.
The city, home to over 9,000 people, is currently under wildfire alert due to the Matthew Creek blaze, which has consumed nearly 1,200 hectares of land.
For residents like Jerry Shepit, who have lived through numerous wildfires, this situation is different.