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The BC Wildfire services believes the waterbomber isn’t modern enough

The firefighters have come from all of Canada

Residents in wildfire zones should only listen to fire marshals with identification

Patients being squeeze in at facilities in Prince George, Kamloops and Kelowna.

Only one structure remains standing in the area

Over $50 million has been spent on the firefighting effort

All evacuees looking at a minimum of seven days before being able to return home.

Black Press is live from behind the fire lines near Ashcroft

As wildfires continue to rage in B.C., there’s no rain relief in sight

Billy Barker Days is officially cancelled due to the forest fire situation. Council requested organizers of the 44th annual family festival cancel the event out of respect for residents fleeing the flames and losing their homes. The decision came down Monday night. The rationale for this cancellation is as follows: