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BREAKING: Evacuation order issued for village of Clinton, north to Green Lake

BREAKING: Evacuation order issued for village of Clinton, north to Green Lake

Update: Order extended north along Highway 97
Elephant Hill fire is just under 68,000 hectares

Elephant Hill fire is just under 68,000 hectares

Controlled burns took place on the Clinton side
VIDEO: Wind and warm, dry weather increase Elephant Hill wildfire

VIDEO: Wind and warm, dry weather increase Elephant Hill wildfire

Crews may start conducting controlled burns as early as today to try to contain the fire.
Back from the fire line

Back from the fire line

Ryan Gow, leader of the Revelstoke-based Columbia Unit Crew, talks about battling wildfire near Cache Creek
Cache Creek resident stays behind to help feed and fuel the crews

Cache Creek resident stays behind to help feed and fuel the crews

‘The community always comes together; and we’re fricking awesome.’
In the midst of wildfires, TELUS takes time to feed the chickens

In the midst of wildfires, TELUS takes time to feed the chickens

Crew members have been making sure phone lines are intact in evacuated communities.
Community meeting in Cache Creek provides information for returning residents

Community meeting in Cache Creek provides information for returning residents

Representatives of different agencies were on hand to give updates and answer questions.
Elephant Hill wildfire still only 30 per cent contained

Elephant Hill wildfire still only 30 per cent contained

The fire has grown to more than 61,000 hectares, as crews try to create burn offs and fire breaks.
Local News Briefs: Looking to give an adult cat a forever home? The BC SPCA is lending a helping paw.

Local News Briefs: Looking to give an adult cat a forever home? The BC SPCA is lending a helping paw.

Plus open house at the Ashcroft HUB, Camp Dine and Dash, Fun Days at the Ashcroft Museum, and more.
BC Hydro crews battle challenging terrain to restore service to local areas

BC Hydro crews battle challenging terrain to restore service to local areas

Plus how to help Loon Lake, disposing of contaminated appliances, a hotline for business, and more.