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327,000 hectares burned across B.C.

$98 million spent on fighting wildfires so far

Jul 18, 2017 1:08 PM Read more >

Lotto winner to help wildfire evacuees

“I believe in helping people.”

Jul 18, 2017 11:20 AM Read more >

Aussies are on the way to battle BC fires

These personnel will join more than 2,000 personnel already actively engaged in fire suppression

Jul 18, 2017 10:30 AM Read more >

UNDER EVACUATION: Hope for 100 Mile resident in Penticton

A 100 Mile evacuee says the community will rebuild stronger than before when they return home

Jul 18, 2017 10:00 AM Read more >

Smoke fills the air for another day

“Smoke concentrations will vary widely as winds, fire behaviour and temperatures change.”

Jul 18, 2017 7:30 AM Read more >

EMBC to deliver satellite phones to wildfire-affected areas

Agency warns that regular communications could go down

Jul 18, 2017 6:55 AM Read more >

More than 50 ICBC wildfire claims filed

Agency says comprehensive insurance will cover wildfire damage

Jul 18, 2017 6:30 AM Read more >

White Lake fire gives city a break, for now

Streets of Williams Lake mostly empty

Jul 17, 2017 8:45 PM Read more >

UNDER EVACUATION: Livestock safe, well cared for by volunteers

In Prince George, volunteers are walking, feeding and cleaning up after about 250 evacuated animals

Jul 17, 2017 7:30 PM Read more >

CRD and 100 Mile begin evaluating safe return for evacuated residents

Evaluation of infrastructure and safety comes first

Jul 17, 2017 5:40 PM Read more >