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Good news on the wildfire front for Clinton residents and potential travelers in BC

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District says residents of Clinton and the surrounding areas towards 70 Mile House may start to return to their homes starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 15.

More Mexican firefighters land in B.C. to assist wildfire response

About 200 firefighters from Mexico arrived in B.C. on Thursday to help battle destructive wildfires across the province.

Pilot injured after helicopter crash into lake while battling B.C. wildfires

A helicopter pilot suffered minor injuries after the aircraft went down in a lake while battling wildfires in British Columbia's Cariboo region.

B.C. wildfires force thousands from their homes

Officials said about 8,000 people are under evacuation orders due to wildfires in British Columbia, while another 7,100 have been told they should be ready to leave their homes at a moment's notice.

Big Bar Complex wildfires see more growth over long weekend

The BC Wildfire Service says the Big Bar Complex wildfires have seen growth overnight and throughout the weekend, as strong winds with the cold front have increased fire behaviour.

B.C. officials urge long-weekend wildfire caution as hot, dry conditions persist

British Columbia is urging residents and travellers to take extra precautions this B.C. Day weekend as hot, dry conditions increase the risk of wildfires.

Wildfire officials reminding people to obey evacuation orders after rescue near Clinton

Wildfire crews in B.C.'s southern Interior rescued a resident who defied an evacuation order after flames trapped him on his property.

Evacuation order expands to 70 Mile House as massive Cariboo region wildfire complex grows

An evacuation order has been expanded to include 70 Mile House after two out-of-control wildfires merged in British Columbia's Cariboo region.

Cariboo Regional District issues Evacuation Order for French Bar Fire Area

The Cariboo Regional District has issued an evacuation order for the French Bar Fire Area, which covers 7198 hectares, and around 70 properties.

Highway 97 closed at Clinton because of wildfire evacuation

The Village of Clinton has been ordered to evacuate because of the Fiftynine Creek (Pear Lake) wildfire.

Prescribed Burn To Create Smoke and Flames North of Clinton

The BC Wildfire Service would like to inform the public that smoke and flames from a 13-hectare prescribed burn...

Clinton Post Office Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

The Village of Clinton Post Office hosted a grand re-opening today showing off its updated facility which included a...

Wild Sheep Meeting to be Held in Clinton

Wild sheep in the South Cariboo are dying from preventable disease and it’s up to landowners in the region...

Deadly Morning On Highway 97

Two people are dead following collisions near 70 Mile House and Hixon Tuesday morning. RCMP from Clinton and 100 Mile House...

Advance Polls Open at Noon in South Cariboo (and everywhere else)

Turkey and pumpkin pie won’t be the only focus of this upcoming weekend as advance polls for the 42nd Canadian...

Man En route to Quesnel Found Deceased in Clinton-area

The body of a Surrey man who was reported missing on September 12th was discovered over the weekend in the Clinton...

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