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Chilcotin River landslide gives way, releasing surge of water and debris

Chilcotin River landslide gives way, releasing surge of water and debris

People urged off of Chilcotin and Fraser rivers, with officials saying more landslides now possible
Chilcotin River landslide still holding back water Monday morning Aug. 5

Chilcotin River landslide still holding back water Monday morning Aug. 5

The lake is still there, said rancher Ken Ilnicki early Monday morning, Aug. 5
Evacuation orders: 8 parcels south, 1 parcel north of Chilcotin, Fraser River confluence

Evacuation orders: 8 parcels south, 1 parcel north of Chilcotin, Fraser River confluence

Residents must leave immediately
Update: 2 Churn Creek Bridge area evacuation order rescinded

Update: 2 Churn Creek Bridge area evacuation order rescinded

RCMP will be carrying out evacuation orders
New evacuation orders at north and south ends of Shetland Creek wildfire

New evacuation orders at north and south ends of Shetland Creek wildfire

Aggressive fire behaviour has prompted new evacuation orders on western flank of fire
Chilcotin River landslide information portal launched by province

Chilcotin River landslide information portal launched by province

The portal went live Sunday, Aug. 4
Rancher 6 km downstream of Chilcotin River landslide anxiously waits

Rancher 6 km downstream of Chilcotin River landslide anxiously waits

Jane Eagle of Wineglass Ranch said she has no idea what is going to happen, she sustained significant damage in 2019 flooding of the Chilcotin River
Landslide continues to block Chilcotin River Sunday morning, Aug.4

Landslide continues to block Chilcotin River Sunday morning, Aug.4

'It's still holding,' said Ken Ilnicki of Ilnicki Ranch
FOREST INK: Work continues to develop best wood cook stoves

FOREST INK: Work continues to develop best wood cook stoves

A number of scientists worldwide have been trying to produce better wood stoves
Shetland Creek wildfire prompts new evacuation orders and alerts north of Lytton

Shetland Creek wildfire prompts new evacuation orders and alerts north of Lytton

Shifting winds and increased fire activity at southern end of fire are challenging firefighters