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UPDATE: Cariboo Fire Centre reports wildfire near Becher Lake is being held

UPDATE: Cariboo Fire Centre reports wildfire near Becher Lake is being held

Initial attack crews are actioning a fire southwest of Williams Lake July 20
When evacuation alerts are issued, don't be scared, be prepared

When evacuation alerts are issued, don't be scared, be prepared

Know what to do and expect if there's an evacuation alert or order in your area
Vulnerable residents moved from Ashcroft due to wildfire threat

Vulnerable residents moved from Ashcroft due to wildfire threat

Interior Health has moved long-term care, assisted living residents to alternate location
More evacuation alerts, orders issued for Shetland Creek wildfire

More evacuation alerts, orders issued for Shetland Creek wildfire

Properties along Highway 1 on evacuation order and alert, while entire Village of Ashcroft now on evacuation alert
UDPATE: Cariboo wildfire near Alkali Lake 'being held'

UDPATE: Cariboo wildfire near Alkali Lake 'being held'

The lightning-caused fire was discovered Friday, July 19
Shetland Creek wildfire more than doubles in size overnight

Shetland Creek wildfire more than doubles in size overnight

Motorists warned that Highway 1 between Spences Bridge and Ashcroft might close at short notice due to aggressive fire
Barriere RCMP summer reminders: know when to dial 9-1-1

Barriere RCMP summer reminders: know when to dial 9-1-1

Barriere RCMP detachment commander Cpl. Kyle Camalush has important emergency and non-emergency tips
Barriere mayor says more notice needed prior to ER closures

Barriere mayor says more notice needed prior to ER closures

Barriere mayor Ward Stamer says there needs to be better planning for all involved when it comes to sudden ER closures
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.