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B.C. warns wildfires may cause more sudden closures along Interior highways
Province discouraging drivers from non-essential travel in fire-affected areas as it may clog evacuation routes
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Evacuation alert issued for Browntop Mountain in Cariboo
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No wildfire evacuations in North Thompson Valley, but smoke triggers alert
Smoky skies expected for 24 to 48 hours with 300-plus wildfires burning throughout B.C.
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Properties on Highway 1 north of Spences Bridge now on evacuation order
Community of Spences Bridge remains on evacuation alert as Shetland Creek wildfire moves toward Trans-Canada Highway
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Water access to Williams Lake closed, reserved for firefighting aircraft
Water from lake reserved for emergency air craft
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Shetland Creek wildfire displaying 'aggressive' behaviour, closes Highway 1
Aggressive fire behaviour has closed Highway 1 from Spences Bridge to Ashcroft
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EOC activated in Williams Lake due to wildfire in city limits
An evacuation alert has been issued for properties from Highway 20 on Mackenzie Avenue at the ‘Y’ intersection to the Jackpine Sawmill Access Road on Mackenzie Avenue
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District of Wells under evacuation order due to Antler Creek Wildfire
The community of Wells has issued an evacuation order on Sunday, July 21 at 2:45 p.m.
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Patrolling the range: Ashcroft fire chief keeps eye on wildfire at village limits
Shetland Creek wildfire is in grassland within Village of Ashcroft boundary, prompting regular patrols from fire department
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UPDATE: Historic Barkerville, Bowron area ordered out due to wildfire
An evacuation alert has been issued for the Barkerville area, impacting the Barkerville Historic Town & Park due to wildfire activity in the area
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