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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 >

July 19: The Elephant Hill (formerly Ashcroft Reserve) fire jumping the Bonaparte River is not a concern at this time

Unsettled weather expected

Jul 19, 2017 4:30 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 >

UNDER EVACUATION: Dogs and cats get love from volunteers in Kamloops

“The donations of food has been incredible.”

Jul 19, 2017 12:30 PM Read more >

Firefighters threatened with gun

Williams Lake RCMP have arrested one man in the incident

Jul 19, 2017 12:20 PM Read more >

Riske Creek ranchers go it alone in fight against dangerous wildfire

Hanceville-Riske Creek fire crests ridge at Farwell Canyon Road

Jul 19, 2017 9:45 AM Read more >