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Highway 1 closed from Spences Bridge to Ashcroft due to wildfire

Highway 1 closed from Spences Bridge to Ashcroft due to wildfire

Highway closed south of Ashcroft due to spread of Shetland Creek wildfire
New wildfire sparks 12 kilometres southeast of Wells

New wildfire sparks 12 kilometres southeast of Wells

The Antler Creek wildfire is estimated to be 170 hectares
FOREST INK: B.C. couple's passion leads to unique cactus collection

FOREST INK: B.C. couple's passion leads to unique cactus collection

Ewa and Voytek Foik have been working with cactus and succulent plants for 40-plus years
QUIZ: How much do you really know about dogs?

QUIZ: How much do you really know about dogs?

The dog days of summer are here, which means it’s time to celebrate dogs
Animal shelter near Merritt takes in four-legged fire victims

Animal shelter near Merritt takes in four-legged fire victims

Angel's Animal Rescue is taking in pets that firefighters have rescued from Venables Valley in the wake of the Shetland Creek wildfire
'We're not getting our hopes up': structure loss expected after Shetland Creek fire

'We're not getting our hopes up': structure loss expected after Shetland Creek fire

Residents of Venables Valley southwest of Ashcroft wait to hear full extent of structure loss after fire sweeps through community
Shetland Creek wildfire near Ashcroft now at 13,236 hectares

Shetland Creek wildfire near Ashcroft now at 13,236 hectares

Fast-moving and aggressive wildfire has caused multiple evacuation orders and alerts along Highway near Ashcroft
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
322 wildfires burning in B.C., nearly two-thirds out of control

322 wildfires burning in B.C., nearly two-thirds out of control

There are 3 wildfires of note; 1 near Ashcroft and 2 in the Kootenays
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