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Wildfire danger keeps climbing as crews work on fires in Cariboo

Wildfire danger keeps climbing as crews work on fires in Cariboo

Wildfire season in Cariboo-Chilcotin country continues as fires continue to be detected in the northeast part of the region after dry lightning on July 9 kicked things off.
Partial reopening for Hope's Othello Tunnels moved

Partial reopening for Hope's Othello Tunnels moved

Crew said more work needed to make Coquihalla Provincial Park safe for visitors
Cement truck flips on Barkerville Highway

Cement truck flips on Barkerville Highway

The driver of the truck was taken to the hospital by firefighters and RCMP
Ontario's Super Scoopers ready to roll out over Cariboo fires

Ontario's Super Scoopers ready to roll out over Cariboo fires

Two CL-415 Super Scoopers are stationed at the Williams Lake Regional Airport
Major improvements to northwest highways announced

Major improvements to northwest highways announced

Money has been announced to upgrade Highways 37, 37A and 51
Update: Wells evacuation alert, state of emergency rescinded

Update: Wells evacuation alert, state of emergency rescinded

The management of the fire that caused an evacuation alert for Wells is still ongoing.
Deadly crash in B.C. causes Sunday road closure

Deadly crash in B.C. causes Sunday road closure

2-vehicle collision follows series of fatal crashes throughout province
Williams Lake ER closes overnight July 13

Williams Lake ER closes overnight July 13

Interior Health issued the closure notice Saturday afternoon
B.C. COS removes crossbow bolt lodged in deer's back 4 weeks

B.C. COS removes crossbow bolt lodged in deer's back 4 weeks

A Williams Lake area resident alerted conservation officers the doe was bedded down in her backyard
Cornish Mountain Wildfire experiences minimal growth overnight

Cornish Mountain Wildfire experiences minimal growth overnight

The Cornish Mountain fire burns on as crews continue firefighting efforts