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Hanceville-Riske Creek wildfire could be burning in spots until winter

Hanceville-Riske Creek wildfire could be burning in spots until winter

Cariboo Fire Centre information officer Noelle Kekula said “were in for the long-haul” with the 131,958 ha.- Hanceville-Riske Creek fire.
Evacuations north east of Clinton

Evacuations north east of Clinton

Village of Clinton remains on alert.
CFC update on Spokin Lake, Wildwood and White Lake wildfires

CFC update on Spokin Lake, Wildwood and White Lake wildfires

Monday’s burnoff of the Spokin Lake Road fire stayed under control, Cariboo Fire Centre information officer Melinda Paplawski said Tuesday.
DQ keeping things cool during wildfires

DQ keeping things cool during wildfires

Four days after Williams Lake was evacuated the owners of Dairy Queen decided they needed to return so they got a permit and opened their doors on Thursday, July 20.
Fire Dept. eating homecooked meals at the hall during wildfires

Fire Dept. eating homecooked meals at the hall during wildfires

When Williams Lake was put on evacuation alert Mandie Blusson started cooking and baking for the Williams Lake Fire Dept.
Williams Lake hopes to reopen city soon, says mayor

Williams Lake hopes to reopen city soon, says mayor

RCMP and Canadian Armed Forces keep city secure
Yunesit’in First Nation proud of its own firefighting crews

Yunesit’in First Nation proud of its own firefighting crews

Chief Russell Myers Ross of Yunesit’in First Nation southwest of Williams Lake said as soon as the Hanceville wildfire erupted he insisted First Nations firefighting crews remain active.
Light winds a plus for Cariboo wildfires

Light winds a plus for Cariboo wildfires

Cariboo Fire Centre information officer Melinda Pawplawski said light winds forecasted for the next few days will work in favour of the wildfire fight.
Several new blazes sparked over the weekend

Several new blazes sparked over the weekend

Wildfire conditions remain stable in B.C., although several new blazes sparked
Kornak and Hamm’s Pharmacy open for business in Williams Lake

Kornak and Hamm’s Pharmacy open for business in Williams Lake

Kornak and Hamm’s Pharmacy is preparing for what’s to come while also helping those still in the city.