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Wildfire in Salmon Arm now held

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An out of control wildfire between South Canoe and Larch Hills is now classified as being held. 

“It’s like a moonscape”: B.C. wildlife restoration experts on the challenges of recovering from increasingly intense wildfires

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B.C. land and wildlife experts warn recovery from increasingly intense wildfires can take years, requiring extensive restoration, funding and forest management.

Air quality warnings expand across southern B.C. due to lingering wildfire smoke

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Wildfire smoke blanketed southern B.C. on Friday, prompting widespread air quality warnings.

More Mexican firefighters land in B.C. to assist wildfire response

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About 200 firefighters from Mexico arrived in B.C. on Thursday to help battle destructive wildfires across the province.

Pilot injured after helicopter crash into lake while battling B.C. wildfires

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A helicopter pilot suffered minor injuries after the aircraft went down in a lake while battling wildfires in British Columbia's Cariboo region.

Officials provide update on Bradley Creek Wildfire and its impacts

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The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) and the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR) held an update this morning, Aug. 4, describing the impacts of the Bradley Creek wildfire and what comes next.
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B.C. wildfires force thousands from their homes

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About 8,000 people are under evacuation orders in British Columbia as wildfires continue to threaten communities in the southern Interior and Cariboo regions, provincial officials said Tuesday.

Evacuation alert remains for residents in Electoral Area D

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The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) said the Evacuation Alerts issued in Electoral Area D in response to the Bradley Creek Wildfire (K41351) are unchanged.

Wildfire officials reminding people to obey evacuation orders after rescue near Clinton

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Wildfire crews in B.C.'s southern Interior rescued a resident who defied an evacuation order after flames trapped him on his property.

UPDATE: Wildfire discovered west of Chase now under control

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A wildfire has been discovered west of Chase and has been classified as out of control.
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Evacuation order expands to 70 Mile House as massive Cariboo region wildfire complex grows

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An evacuation order has been expanded to include 70 Mile House after two out-of-control wildfires merged in British Columbia's Cariboo region.

Community urged to support wildfire relief across B.C.

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United Way B.C. is urging British Columbians to support communities affected by this year's wildfire season by donating to its United for B.C. Wildfire Recovery Fund.
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