Skip to content

Big News

Wildfires burn 111,000 hectares across B.C.

Wildfires burn 111,000 hectares across B.C.

There have been 617 fires since April 1
SkyFest 2017 cancelled due to wildfires

SkyFest 2017 cancelled due to wildfires

SkyFest 2017 is cancelled due to current wildfire conditions. Below is a statement by SkyFest president Jerry van Halderen:
Locals continue battling Kleena Kleene complex fire

Locals continue battling Kleena Kleene complex fire

Locals are taking the initiative as several wildfires continue to burn near Kleena Kleene located about 200 kilometres west of Williams Lake along Highway 20.
Recreation sites now closed across Cariboo Fire Centre

Recreation sites now closed across Cariboo Fire Centre

Any members of the public currently using recreation sites are being advised to leave.
Evacuation order issued South of the Chilcotin River to Fletcher Lake

Evacuation order issued South of the Chilcotin River to Fletcher Lake

An evacuation alert has been issued for Big Creek.
Wildfire smoke clearing in B.C.: CDC

Wildfire smoke clearing in B.C.: CDC

Tuesday saw unheard of levels of smoke
His department deserves a gold star says 150 Mile fire chief

His department deserves a gold star says 150 Mile fire chief

150 Mile House Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief Stan McCarthy says his crew have been working round the clock.
Interactive map paints B.C. wildfire picture

Interactive map paints B.C. wildfire picture

Vancouver man combines wildfires, tweets and road closures
Controlled burns could add more smoke in the Cariboo Fire Centre

Controlled burns could add more smoke in the Cariboo Fire Centre

The public can expect to see extra smoke in the Cariboo Fire Centre region as BC Wildfire crews hope to conduct some controlled burns today.
Cariboo Fire Centre report Green Mountain Fire 60 per cent contained

Cariboo Fire Centre report Green Mountain Fire 60 per cent contained

The Cariboo Fire Centre is reporting the Green Mountain fire is now 60 per cent contained.