Fort Nelson
Americannoun
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a river in NE British Columbia, flowing NW to the Liard River. 100 miles (160 km) long.
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a town on this river and the Alaska Highway.
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About 4,700 people were forced to leave their homes in Fort Nelson on May 10, when strong winds pushed the Parker Lake wildfire within a few miles of the town.
From Seattle Times • May 27, 2024
One is near Fort Nelson, a town in the north-eastern corner of British Columbia, about 1,600km from Vancouver.
From BBC • May 14, 2024
The municipality mayor, Rob Fraser, said most of the 3,500 residents in and around Fort Nelson, B.C., have been evacuated, adding that police were going door to door to ensure everyone got out.
From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024
Thousands of Canadians have been ordered to leave their homes in Fort Nelson, British Columbia due to the threat of a wildfire.
From BBC • May 11, 2024
In 1694 the French government determined to assist the Compagnie du Nord; Iberville, being sent to the bay with two frigates, captured Fort Nelson.
From The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 by Bolton, Herbert Eugene
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