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New blaze near Shetland Creek wildfire prompts evacuation alerts

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
Williams Lake long-term care residents relocated due to wildfire impacts

Williams Lake long-term care residents relocated due to wildfire impacts

Residents' families are being contacted with updates
Harbour Lake fire ignites north of Adams Lake

Harbour Lake fire ignites north of Adams Lake

The fire was discovered about 9 p.m. Monday
TNRD, Simpcw solidify relationship with memorandum of understanding

TNRD, Simpcw solidify relationship with memorandum of understanding

The signing took place a Chu Chua
B.C. warns wildfires may cause more sudden closures along Interior highways

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
Evacuation alert issued for Browntop Mountain in Cariboo

Evacuation alert issued for Browntop Mountain in Cariboo

No wildfire evacuations in North Thompson Valley, but smoke triggers alert

No wildfire evacuations in North Thompson Valley, but smoke triggers alert

Smoky skies expected for 24 to 48 hours with 300-plus wildfires burning throughout B.C.
Properties on Highway 1 north of Spences Bridge now on evacuation order

Properties on Highway 1 north of Spences Bridge now on evacuation order

Community of Spences Bridge remains on evacuation alert as Shetland Creek wildfire moves toward Trans-Canada Highway
Water access to Williams Lake closed, reserved for firefighting aircraft

Water access to Williams Lake closed, reserved for firefighting aircraft

Water from lake reserved for emergency air craft
Shetland Creek wildfire displaying 'aggressive' behaviour, closes Highway 1

Shetland Creek wildfire displaying 'aggressive' behaviour, closes Highway 1

Aggressive fire behaviour has closed Highway 1 from Spences Bridge to Ashcroft