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Fires near Telegraph Creek continue to grow
The BC Wildfire Service says the Stikine Complex of nine wildfires located in northwest B.C. continues to rage. Officials say the Alkali Lake Fire near Telegraph has shown aggressive fire behaviour an...
CFNRNews Aug 6, 2018
Torkelsen Lake Fire forces Evacuation Order
The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has issued an evacuation order related to a wildfire burning south of Fort Babine. The order for the Torkelsen Lake wildfire is in effect for the area east of ...
CFNRNews Aug 6, 2018
High wind, dry conditions frustrating firefighting efforts near Telegraph Creek
It’s been a frustrating day for crews battling wildfires near Telegraph Creek. The BC Wildfire Service says not only has the Alkali Lake fire shown some of the most aggressive behaviour theyR...
CFNRNews Aug 6, 2018
Fires grow in Telegraph Creek area
It’s been a frustrating day for crews battling wildfires near Telegraph Creek. The BC Wildfire Service says not only has the Alkali Lake fire shown some of the most aggressive behaviour theyR...
CFNRNews Aug 6, 2018
Wildfire burning near Telegraph Creek a "nightmare" for residents
Annita McPhee of the Tahltan Nation was evacuated from Telegraph Creek in the early days of the emergency. She says the Alkali Lake wildfire has been a nightmare, but the strength of the community, th...
CFNRNews Aug 6, 2018
Alkali Lake fire grows to 4000 hectares
A wildfire north of Telegraph Creek has exploded in growth. The BC Wildfire Service says the Alkali Lake fire, about 5km north of Telegraph Creek, has grown to 4000 hectares and has been very agressiv...
CFNRNews Aug 6, 2018
Wildfire forces Highway 51 closure
The BC transportation ministry has closed down Highway 51 between Telegraph Creek and Dease Lake. Wildfire activity in the region has forced the closure. The Alkali Lake fire resulted in the evacuatio...
CFNRNews Aug 6, 2018
Drought conditions hamper firefighting efforts in Cassiar fire zone
The BC Wildfire Service says unusually dry conditions are challenging crews fighting wildfires in the Cassiar fire zone. Normally, deciduous tree stands are considered safe zones for firefighters, but...
CFNRNews Aug 5, 2018
Purvis Lake fire near Takla Lake forces evacuation order, road closure
A wildfire burning 20 km east of Takla Lake has resulted in an evacuation order and a road closure. The BC Wildfire Service says the Purvis Lake fire showed aggressive behaviour Sunday and grew to 145...
CFNRNews Aug 5, 2018
Evacuation Order issued for Telegraph Creek
The community of Telegraph Creek is being evacuated due to a wildfire burning near the village. The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine issued the order Sunday afternoon due to the Alkali Lake Fire. ...
CFNRNews Aug 5, 2018