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B.C. wildfires could become ‘violently aggresive’ due to wind
The Hanceville complex fire is of most concern, burning near Williams Lake and 40,000 hectares big
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Wind gusts of up to 70 km/hour expected in some wildfire zones
Williams Lake, Ashcroft and Princeton told to prepare for the potential of evacuations
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B.C. wildfire crews prepare for windy weekend
Environment Canada is forecasting a cold front Saturday afternoon
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BC Hydro to give credit evacuees
A new assistance program will cover the costs of any electricity consumed while evacuated
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Lumber prices see ‘big jump’ after wildfires in B.C.
As early as Sunday, several companies temporarily closed some of their mills as evacuation orders
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Fire information meeting warns of winds this weekend
Cold front forecast to pass over much of B.C. on Saturday afternoon
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UPDATED: Fire threatens valley’s lifeline
The only power-line into the upper North Thompson Valley threatened by Thuya Lake fire
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Recreation sites now closed across Cariboo Fire Centre
Any members of the public currently using recreation sites are being advised to leave.
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Skidder crash injures one
A skidder operator suffered possible serious injuries after his vehicle slid and then rolled
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Firefighters ignore campfire ban
A group of B.C. firefighters are being skewered online for enjoying a campfire Tuesday
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