Local News
Tom Jackson will be in area to view damage on Ashcroft Reserve
The performer will have a tour of the Reserve, then be at the River Inn to meet residents.
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Aug. 1: Clinton, Chasm Mill remain secure
Guards put in on northern flank of Elephant Hill fire
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Tip line set up to aid Elephant Hill wildfire investigation
RCMP and BC Wildfire Services are investigating the cause of the fire, which started on July 6.
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July 31: Elephant Hill firefighters make use of northerly winds
Over 500 personnel working on the fire now
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Evacuees continue to find respite in Vernon
Local ESS centre has seen just under 1,000 evacuees - including most recently families from Clinton
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July 30: Elephant Hill fire estimated at 78,548 hectares
“The fire remains on the east side of Highway 97. No structures were lost.”
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Green Lake area evacuation orders affected 1,621 properties
Clinton order affected 650 people
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Late night knocks on the door in 70 Mile
“It’s amazing how unnerving it is. You feel powerless.”
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New alert issued for Bonaparte, Eagan and Machete Lakes
Alert remains in place for area south of Highway 24
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BREAKING: Evacuations ordered for Green Lake, 70 Mile, Watch Lake
Area south of Highway 24 on alert
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