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New evacuation orders issued even as cooler weather aids B.C. wildfire fight
Hundreds of Kootenay residents told to pack up and leave immediately overnight Wednesday
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$147.6M settles B.C. First Nation's 131-year-old water rights claim
Esk'etemc Chief Fred Robbins said it is an opportunity many leaders across Canada have never had
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Barkerville artifacts moved out of historic townsite away from fire
Billy Barker's pocket watch and a Group of Seven painting among the items relocated
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Crews continue to battle Antler Creek fire near Barkerville, Wells
Wells Mayor Ed Coleman said significant resources are going into controlling the fire that has displaced hundreds of people
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Ashcroft firefighters supported as Shetland Creek Wildfire continues
Multiple agencies continue to work to protect the Village of Ashcroft and properties under threat from the Shetland Creek Wildfire.
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Cooling trend to bring some relief as more than 400 wildfires burn in B.C.
About 500 people remain under evacuation order, another 5,000 under evacuation alert
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Evacuation alert lifted in Williams Lake for River Valley Wildfire
An evacuation alert has been lifted for some properties in Williams Lake, as a wildfire is now being held.
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Thousands under evacuation alert with close to 400 wildfires burning in B.C.
88 new blazes discovered in last 24 hours
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100 Mile RCMP deal with drunk drivers, hot dogs, hit-and-runs
There were 126 calls to service for the 100 Mile House RCMP between July 16-22
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Barkerville battles to keep B.C. history alive under evacuation order
Barkerville Historic Town & Park is a high priority, said BC Wildfire Service, as structure protection specialists and staff help protect the site
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