Effective at noon on Friday, July 25, 2014, campfires will once again be permitted in the Cariboo Fire Centre east of the Fraser River.

After a week of continued efforts to suppress several fires of note throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre, residents affected by five of these wildfires have been allowed to return to their homes.

Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review and Jessica McDonald, president and CEO of BC Hydro, announced a new Power Smart program that will reduce electricity costs for pulp and paper producers.

The Nahatlatch Forest Service Road at the west end of Nahatlatch Lake will stay closed until further notice to help protect public safety and give unhindered access to wildfire crews.

Effective at noon on July 23, 2014, campfires will once again be permitted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre's jurisdiction.

B.C.'s colleges, institutes and universities have received $3.8 million toward capital projects dedicated to reducing energy costs, demonstrating clean technology and lowering carbon emissions.

In preparation to rest crews for mandatory days off and with the forecasted return to hot and dry conditions by this weekend, Wildfire Management Branch welcomed 153 more fire personnel.

The Prince George Fire Centre has issued an area restriction for the forested area around the Mt. McAllister fire located 56 kilometres northwest of Chetwynd, effective at noon Pacific Daylight Time on Tuesday, July 22, 2014.

The Ministry of Agriculture has begun consultations with B.C. farmers to help farming families earn a better living and have more opportunities to use their land.

Effective at 12 noon on July 23, campfires remain prohibited in all areas of the Kamloops Fire Centre except the Clearwater Fire Zone.