Vancouver run down for Tuesday August 20th 2024. Wildfire crews are getting a much needed break
thanks to wetter and cooler weather around the province. Only a third of the 370 wildfires are
now classed as out of control, down from 40% just last week. The large fire between Cache Creek and
Spences Bridge is now contained. Most of the fire danger is now in the northern part of the province
and in areas of Yukon. Other news, Canadian business groups including the Greater Vancouver
Board of Trade are asking the federal government to use its powers to prevent any strike or lockout
at the two national railways. Thousands of Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas
City workers could hit the pickets on Thursday. A phased shutdown of the railways is already
underway. A stalled train caused major traffic jams in downtown Langley on Monday. The train came to
a halt on the tracks near 200th and Fraser Highway just at around 10am. More than an hour later,
RCMP issued a statement asking drivers to be patient and find other routes. There's no word
on what caused the problems or if it's related to any labor issues. An infant is among the four
people injured in a rollover crash at one of Surrey's busiest intersections. A Range Rover at a
car collided at King George Boulevard and 96th Avenue shortly after 2 o'clock Monday afternoon.
All those injured had to be extricated, but they are expected to be okay. Clouds and possible
showers or thundershowers in the forecast for Tuesday. Rain for Wednesday. A mix of sun and
clouds with possible showers on Thursday. For all the details on these Vancouver area stories along
with those links, go to vancavorundown.substack.com.