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B.C. state of emergency hits two-week mark

B.C.’s state of emergency over wildfires hits its two-week mark with no end in sight

Jul 21, 2017 7:45 AM Read more >

Cache Creek residents return, crews battle Elephant Hill wildfire

Residents, who had been on evacuation order since July 7, were able to return on July 18.

Jul 20, 2017 4:00 PM Read more >

More military on the way to help

150 Canadian Armed Forces members headed to B.C.

Jul 20, 2017 1:55 PM Read more >

UNDER EVACUATION: Couple leaves fate of home in Mother Nature’s hands

Kind gestures help soften the anxiety as evacuees play the waiting game for updates on fire growth

Jul 20, 2017 12:00 PM Read more >

Rain welcomed in Cariboo wildfire fight

Rain is falling in some of the areas in the Cariboo Fire Centre and it is hoped they will help dampen fire growth.

Jul 20, 2017 11:30 AM Read more >

It’s raining in Williams Lake, but not for long

Emergency personnel are getting some short-term relief as rain falls in Williams Lake

Jul 20, 2017 11:15 AM Read more >

Estimated 41 homes lost in fires

As of press time Thursday the CRD had issued 19 evacuation orders and 12 evacuation alerts since the Emergency Operations Centre opened July 6. The CRD’s evacuation orders and alerts cover about 24,000 square kilometres.

Jul 20, 2017 10:05 AM Read more >

CRD announces 41 homes lost to date in the Cariboo

Number likely to rise

Jul 19, 2017 6:10 PM Read more >

The ‘Postmen’ ship supplies to communities impacted by wildfires

Donations come from around B.C. and Alberta

Jul 19, 2017 4:45 PM Read more >

UNDER EVACUATION: The health impacts on evacuees

Evacuees are stressed and emotional while also resilient and strong

Jul 19, 2017 4:00 PM Read more >