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Tuesday, July 11, 2017 3:00 PM
The first of 310 firefighting personnel from other Canadian agencies began arriving in British Columbia on Sunday, July 9, 2017, to help the BC Wildfire Service get the upper hand on the 225 wildfires that are burning in the province.
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Monday, July 10, 2017 12:08 PM
British Columbians looking for a way to support those impacted by the wildfires burning in various areas of the province can now do so by providing a donation at any BC Liquor Store.
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Monday, July 10, 2017 10:24 AM
Effective at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017, all open fires (including campfires) will be prohibited throughout the Northwest Fire Centre’s jurisdiction to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.
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Monday, July 10, 2017 8:20 AM
Effective at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017, all open fires (including campfires) are prohibited throughout the Prince George Fire Centre’s jurisdiction to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.
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Sunday, July 9, 2017 3:10 PM
Residents of areas currently experiencing wildfires are urged to prepare ahead in case of an evacuation alert or order.
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Sunday, July 9, 2017 3:04 PM
The BC Wildfire Service is responding to five new wildfires about 32 kilometres northeast of Granisle and 125 kilometres northwest of Fort St. James.
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Sunday, July 9, 2017 11:50 AM
Premier Christy Clark has issued the following statement regarding the current wildfire activity in British Columbia:
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Saturday, July 8, 2017 9:33 PM
In an effort to protect public safety, BC Parks, in co-ordination with the BC Wildfire Service, will close Wells Gray Provincial Park effective 8 a.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2017.
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Saturday, July 8, 2017 6:04 PM
As part of the Province’s 2012 agreement, the Canadian Red Cross is providing registration services to those displaced by wildfires in the province.
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Saturday, July 8, 2017 1:13 PM
The BC Wildfire Service would like to remind the public that fire wardens are on patrol in the Southeast Fire Centre and educating people about the campfire ban that came into effect at noon Pacific time on Friday, July 7, 2017.
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