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More evacuation alerts as Shetland Creek wildfire grows over 5,000 hectares

More evacuation alerts as Shetland Creek wildfire grows over 5,000 hectares

Alerts include areas north of Spences Bridge to Ashcroft
Ashcroft HUB Society purchasing property from school district

Ashcroft HUB Society purchasing property from school district

Deal will transfer former Ashcroft Elementary School property to HUB as of July 31
FireSmart meeting abruptly adjourned by Shetland Creek Wildfire

FireSmart meeting abruptly adjourned by Shetland Creek Wildfire

Damador Paquette said many residents evacuated to Cache Creek as a FireSmart meeting was cut short by wildfire.
UPDATE: Wildfire south of Horsefly Lake now under control

UPDATE: Wildfire south of Horsefly Lake now under control

Cariboo Fire Centre is responding to a new wildfire south of Horsefly Lake July 18.
27 hectare fire burns north of Clearwater

27 hectare fire burns north of Clearwater

The cause of the fire is under investigation
Wildfire near Ashcroft grows to almost 5,000 hectares, evacuations ordered

Wildfire near Ashcroft grows to almost 5,000 hectares, evacuations ordered

The province is advising residents in the province to prepare themselves as the forecast calls for high temperatures and lightning.
Wildfire sparks north of Clearwater

Wildfire sparks north of Clearwater

The blaze is an estimated .009 hectares
Wildfire season heating up as B.C. sees spike in blazes in Interior

Wildfire season heating up as B.C. sees spike in blazes in Interior

Evacuation orders issued around Spences Creek as two wildfires merge Wednesday
In 1974, hockey legend Babe Pratt named as guest at arena opening

In 1974, hockey legend Babe Pratt named as guest at arena opening

Excitement growing for opening of Ashcroft's first arena, with name suggestions pouring in from residents
Fast-moving fire triggers evacuation order south of Ashcroft

Fast-moving fire triggers evacuation order south of Ashcroft

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has issued an evacuation order for 76 properties in the Venables Valley area