Cariboo Regional District

• Evacuation order downgraded to alert for Horn Lake area in Cariboo region

  The alert covers 28 parcels in the Horn Lake area, which is more than 6,300 hectares south of the community of Tatla Lake.

  Fire

  Sep 17, 2023
  
• Growing B.C. wildfire closes Highway 20 following evacuation alert

  Fire behaviour for the Young Creek wildfire, about 35 kilometres west of Anahim Lake, has increased due to high temperatures, low humidity and strong winds.

  Fire

  Jul 22, 2023
  
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• More than 370 wildfires burning in B.C., over 70 evacuation orders and alerts in effect

  With more than 370 wildfires burning in B.C., the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre says the province has the greatest number of blazes across the country.

  Fire

  Jul 16, 2023
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• More homes evacuated in B.C.’s Cariboo region, air quality compromised

  The Cariboo Regional District's order covers 135 parcels of land west of Quesnel. Residents are urged to make their way to Prince George.

  Fire

  Jul 15, 2023
• Evacuation order issued for Townsend Creek area northwest of Williams Lake

  Evacuees can access Emergency Support Services (ESS) by calling 250-983-3638.

  Fire

  Jul 9, 2023
• Evacuation order issued for new wildfire burning near Quesnel and Williams Lake

  A new out-of-control wildfire in British Columbia's Interior has sparked a mandatory evacuation order in an area approximately 600 kilometres north of Vancouver.

  Fire

  May 21, 2023
• Multiple evacuation alerts issued for 2 B.C. wildfires

  Two wildfires burning out of control has prompted three evacuation alerts.

  Fire

  Apr 30, 2023
• Floods: Evacuation orders remain in effect in B.C.’s central Interior

  The Cariboo Regional District said it will be hard to fully realize the damage until the water has receded.

  Environment

  Apr 27, 2020
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• Road access restored to Chilcotin residents cut off by ‘1-in-200-year flood’

  While flood waters have receded somewhat, damage to the estimated 120 properties affected by the flooding remains unclear.

  Jul 14, 2019
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• B.C. Highway 97 community taking the ‘Huawei’ to faster rural internet

  While the clock is ticking on Canada’s decision on whether or not to proceed with an extradition hearing for Meng Wanzhou, her telecom company Huawei is working to bring high-speed internet to a tiny B.C. community with a population of fewer than 300 people.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2019