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Strengthening community care in the midst of a wildfire crisis
The strength of our community is measured by how we unite to help one another in a time of crisis
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Lightning sparked 59 wildfires in Kamloops Fire Centre in past 5 days: BCWS
The region has seen 1,118 lightning strikes since July 18
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Evacuation alert lifted in Williams Lake for River Valley Wildfire
An evacuation alert has been lifted for some properties in Williams Lake, as a wildfire is now being held.
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Thousands under evacuation alert with close to 400 wildfires burning in B.C.
88 new blazes discovered in last 24 hours
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100 Mile RCMP deal with drunk drivers, hot dogs, hit-and-runs
There were 126 calls to service for the 100 Mile House RCMP between July 16-22
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Barkerville battles to keep B.C. history alive under evacuation order
Barkerville Historic Town & Park is a high priority, said BC Wildfire Service, as structure protection specialists and staff help protect the site
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New blaze near Shetland Creek wildfire prompts evacuation alerts
Finney Creek wildfire is at north end of Hat Creek Valley, which is already under threat from Shetland Creek fire to the south
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Williams Lake long-term care residents relocated due to wildfire impacts
Residents' families are being contacted with updates
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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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