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Clinton-area ranchers seeking compensation for controlled burn gone wrong

Clinton-area ranchers seeking compensation for controlled burn gone wrong

BC Wildfire Service says unexpected change in wind is to blame.
Elephant Hill wildfire still out of control

Elephant Hill wildfire still out of control

Crews are working to keep up with the fire, which now covers 110,236 hectares.
Ashcroft Indian Band working to help everyone

Ashcroft Indian Band working to help everyone

In the fire aftermath, the AIB has stepped up to the plate; but staff are feeling exhausted.
Forests critic John Rustad sees Ashcroft Reserve fire devastation at first hand

Forests critic John Rustad sees Ashcroft Reserve fire devastation at first hand

Ashcroft Indian Band chief says he has heard nothing from the NDP government in wildfire aftermath.
Aug 8: “Surprise” flare-up on Ashcroft section of Elephant Hill fire

Aug 8: “Surprise” flare-up on Ashcroft section of Elephant Hill fire

Burn off south east of Young Lake did not happen
Three tied up at gunpoint while three-year-old slept in B.C. home invasion

Three tied up at gunpoint while three-year-old slept in B.C. home invasion

Abbotsford police looking for suspects who stole valuables and vehicles
Wildfire evacuee surprised to find Cloverdale centre closed over long weekend

Wildfire evacuee surprised to find Cloverdale centre closed over long weekend

Evacuee arrives at evacuation centre to closed doors, discovers it won’t re-open until Tuesday
Aug. 7: Some challenges on south west flank of Elephant Hill fire today

Aug. 7: Some challenges on south west flank of Elephant Hill fire today

Fire now estimated at 117,170 hectares
Campfire, off-road bans limited new long-weekend wildfires in B.C.: officials

Campfire, off-road bans limited new long-weekend wildfires in B.C.: officials

Last week, the province banned the use of off-road vehicles in much of southern B.C.
More international firefighters deployed to battle B.C. wildfires

More international firefighters deployed to battle B.C. wildfires

More firefighters arriving from New Zealand, Mexico, Australia and the U.S.