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Fires used to be much more common according to UBC research

Fires used to be much more common according to UBC research

Researchers found fire evidence averaging 15-year intervals in research forest but none after 1943
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Newborn baby girl thriving says Esket evacuee mom

Newborn baby girl thriving says Esket evacuee mom

Carmen Dennis of Esket First Nation left her community because she was due to have a baby. Eleven days later she gave birth in Kamloops.
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BREAKING: Evacuation order lifted for Williams Lake

BREAKING: Evacuation order lifted for Williams Lake

City, CRD and WLIB make joint announcement at Kiwanis Park
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At the mercy of the weather says Cariboo Fire Centre

At the mercy of the weather says Cariboo Fire Centre

The weather’s impact on local wildfires did not go as feared but with Thursday’s prediction of hotter temperatures and winds gusts it will be all about “waiting and seeing,” said fire information officer Melinda Paplawski.
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Evacuated realtor discusses impacts of wildfire in 150 Mile House area

Evacuated realtor discusses impacts of wildfire in 150 Mile House area

It’s been a whirlwind two-and-a-half weeks for 150 Mile resident Linda Jorgensen and her family.
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Incoming weather to cause increase in fire behaviour

Incoming weather to cause increase in fire behaviour

After several days of favourable weather for firefighting, weather conditions are worsening.
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Evacuating not a choice for some Deep Creek residents

Evacuating not a choice for some Deep Creek residents

When Deep Creek First Nation was given an evacuation order Andrea Gilbert said she and her husband Kelton William decided they could not leave.
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Big Lake Fire and Rescue hosts command centre during wildfires

Big Lake Fire and Rescue hosts command centre during wildfires

Through the wildfire situation Big Lake Volunteer Fire and Rescue’s hall at Big Lake Ranch has become a command centre.
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Tk’emlups Powwow Grounds providing safehaven for evacuees

Tk’emlups Powwow Grounds providing safehaven for evacuees

An outpouring of generousity and support has been shown this month at the Tk’emlups Powwow Grounds.
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Friendly face making best of wildfire situation

Friendly face making best of wildfire situation

A familiar, friendly face to many in Williams Lake, Justin Johnnie is doing his best to remain positive.
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