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July wildfires have been ‘almost unprecedented’: Skrepnek

July wildfires have been ‘almost unprecedented’: Skrepnek

377,000 hectares have burned so far
Petronas pulls out of northwest LNG project

Petronas pulls out of northwest LNG project

Officials say low prices and shifts in energy industry made the decision necessary.
Suppression efforts continue on White Lake fire

Suppression efforts continue on White Lake fire

Crews work to secure the West Fraser log yard, neighbouring Atlantic Power Corp.
Evacuation order lifted for 100 Mile House and South Cariboo

Evacuation order lifted for 100 Mile House and South Cariboo

The evacuation orders in the area have been downgraded to alerts
Working to contain fires near Quesnel

Working to contain fires near Quesnel

The Dragon Mountain or Green Mountain fire is now 60 per cent contained.
Firefighters and volunteers gather to welcome returning Cache Creek residents

Firefighters and volunteers gather to welcome returning Cache Creek residents

After 12 days of being evacuated, the village started to come back to life on July 18.
Air quality improves slightly in some areas

Air quality improves slightly in some areas

“Smoke concentrations will vary widely as winds, fire behaviour and temperatures change.”
Premier John Horgan, NDP cabinet get down to work

Premier John Horgan, NDP cabinet get down to work

NDP’s 22-member cabinet includes minister of mental health
Williams Lake evacuation went well, mayor says

Williams Lake evacuation went well, mayor says

Highway 97 north reopening helped clear the city
Airtanker crews at the ready

Airtanker crews at the ready

A look at the people who fight wildfires