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UPDATE: Wildfire closes Highway 1 east of Cache Creek

UPDATE: Wildfire closes Highway 1 east of Cache Creek

Strong winds from the north have pushed the fire toward the former mushroom compost facility.
2017 second-worst B.C. wildfire season on record

2017 second-worst B.C. wildfire season on record

BC Wildfire has spent $204 million fighting 491,000 hectares of fires
Aug. 3: No aircraft on Elephant Hill fire today due to smoke

Aug. 3: No aircraft on Elephant Hill fire today due to smoke

“Most of the work done today would have been on the ground”
Bear conflicts on the rise throughout B.C.

Bear conflicts on the rise throughout B.C.

Ministry of Environment no longer considers translocation a viable option
Deceased man located in Fraser River

Deceased man located in Fraser River

July 31, Quesnel RCMP members were called to the scene of found remains along the banks of the Fraser River near the Plywood Plant.
Cache Creek fire chief said he would only leave if the fire was at the hall door

Cache Creek fire chief said he would only leave if the fire was at the hall door

Tom Moe and his team worked hard to save the town during the wildfire.
‘Like driving through hell’ says Ashcroft fire chief.

‘Like driving through hell’ says Ashcroft fire chief.

Chief Josh White recalls the recent fire and the ‘nightmare scenario’ when communications failed.
Wildfire News Briefs: #BCSTRONG

Wildfire News Briefs: #BCSTRONG

A fundraiser for the Ashcroft Legion, a survey for business owners, Hydro work complete, and more.
More international help on way to fight B.C. wildfires

More international help on way to fight B.C. wildfires

Crews arrived from the U.S. last weekend, while 108 personnel from Mexico are on their way
Tom Jackson will be in area to view damage on Ashcroft Reserve

Tom Jackson will be in area to view damage on Ashcroft Reserve

The performer will have a tour of the Reserve, then be at the River Inn to meet residents.