UPDATE: PRRD issues new evacuation order for area near Doig River First Nation
The Peace River Regional District has issued a new evacuation order for a forest fire near the Doig River First Nation.
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UPDATED: Evacuation order issued in Doig River First Nation
Doig River First Nation (DRFN) has issued an evacuation order for its reserve effective immediately due to the 50-hectare wildfire west of the area.
UPDATE: BCWS expects “extreme fire behaviour” Monday as Parker Lake wildfire grows
The Parker Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson now exceeds 5,000 hectares, but the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says it grew very little overnight.
Evacuation order issued for Patry Creek and Nogah Creek fires
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has upgraded its evacuation alert to an evacuation order for the Patry Creek and Nogah Creek wildfires near Fort Nelson.
BCWS warns Parker Lake wildfire could reach Fort Nelson Monday morning
Experts with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) say the Parker Lake wildfire could reach the city of Fort Nelson on Monday, May 13th.
Prince George Fire Centre imposes Area Restriction Order near Fort Nelson
The Prince George Fire Centre is taking steps to protect residents from two out-of-control wildfires near Fort Nelson.
MLA Dan Davies supports evacuees amid Parker Lake wildfire crisis
Peace River North MLA Dan Davies says the impact the Parker Lake wildfire is having on Fort Nelson and the surrounding area is “devastating.”
UPDATE Parker Lake wildfire grows beyond 4,000 hectares
The Parker Lake wildfire north of Fort Nelson has grown again, to more than 2,000 hectares.
NRRM pleads for last Fort Nelson residents to evacuate amid increased wildfire risk
“At this time, all residents who are currently remaining within the community are strongly urged to reconsider and evacuate immediately,” the warning reads. “You are our friends, family and neighbors, please stay safe.”Â
New evacuation alert ordered by Northern Rockies Regional Municipality
A second evacuation alert for the Nogah Creek and Patry Creek wildfires near Fort Nelson has been issued.
Blueberry River First Nation issues evacuation alert
Residents of Blueberry River First Nations are being urged to gather and pack up supplies so they can be prepared to evacuate the area.
UPDATE: Parker Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson grows to 1,696 hectares
The Parker Lake wildfire has grown to more than 1,600 hectares, and it’s unknown right now if the blaze has caused any damage to property in Fort Nelson.
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality issues full Evacuation Order of Fort Nelson
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has issued a full evacuation order of Fort Nelson, due to a wildfire reported Friday afternoon.
UPDATE: Fire ‘under control’ in 198 Road area
This is the second wildfire reported in the Dawson Creek area Friday. A wildfire near Farmington also reported and is currently 'under control.'
Evacuation Alert issued by Fort Nelson First Nation
Fort Nelson First Nation has issued an evacuation alert for the area at the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS)
Wildfire discovered near Farmington
A new wildfire north of Dawson Creek is burning out of control, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
UPDATE: Highway 77 closed due to wildfire smoke
Workers with Dawson Road Maintenance say Highway 77 near Fort Nelson could close due to an ongoing wildfire.
Fort St. John Hospital’s emergency department closing again
The Fort St. John Hospital’s emergency department is set to close Thursday due to “challenges with physician coverage,” according to Northern Health.
Fencing built as construction for Kin Park upgrades continues
Fencing is being erected on the east side of Fort St. John’s Kin Park as contractors prepare to continue working on upgrades.
Fort St. John RCMP arrest four Alberta youths with stolen truck
On May 7th, the Fort St. John RCMP detachment reportedly received a request for assistance from the Grande Prairie detachment, saying a stolen pickup truck was believed to be in the area.
UPDATED: Evacuation order issued in Doig River First Nation
Doig River First Nation (DRFN) has issued an evacuation order for its reserve effective immediately due to the 50-hectare wildfire west of the area.
UPDATE: BCWS expects “extreme fire behaviour” Monday as Parker Lake wildfire grows
The Parker Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson now exceeds 5,000 hectares, but the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says it grew very little overnight.
Evacuation order issued for Patry Creek and Nogah Creek fires
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has upgraded its evacuation alert to an evacuation order for the Patry Creek and Nogah Creek wildfires near Fort Nelson.
BCWS warns Parker Lake wildfire could reach Fort Nelson Monday morning
Experts with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) say the Parker Lake wildfire could reach the city of Fort Nelson on Monday, May 13th.
Prince George Fire Centre imposes Area Restriction Order near Fort Nelson
The Prince George Fire Centre is taking steps to protect residents from two out-of-control wildfires near Fort Nelson.
MLA Dan Davies supports evacuees amid Parker Lake wildfire crisis
Peace River North MLA Dan Davies says the impact the Parker Lake wildfire is having on Fort Nelson and the surrounding area is “devastating.”
UPDATE Parker Lake wildfire grows beyond 4,000 hectares
The Parker Lake wildfire north of Fort Nelson has grown again, to more than 2,000 hectares.
NRRM pleads for last Fort Nelson residents to evacuate amid increased wildfire risk
“At this time, all residents who are currently remaining within the community are strongly urged to reconsider and evacuate immediately,” the warning reads. “You are our friends, family and neighbors, please stay safe.”Â
New evacuation alert ordered by Northern Rockies Regional Municipality
A second evacuation alert for the Nogah Creek and Patry Creek wildfires near Fort Nelson has been issued.
Blueberry River First Nation issues evacuation alert
Residents of Blueberry River First Nations are being urged to gather and pack up supplies so they can be prepared to evacuate the area.
UPDATE: Parker Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson grows to 1,696 hectares
The Parker Lake wildfire has grown to more than 1,600 hectares, and it’s unknown right now if the blaze has caused any damage to property in Fort Nelson.
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality issues full Evacuation Order of Fort Nelson
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has issued a full evacuation order of Fort Nelson, due to a wildfire reported Friday afternoon.
UPDATE: Fire ‘under control’ in 198 Road area
This is the second wildfire reported in the Dawson Creek area Friday. A wildfire near Farmington also reported and is currently 'under control.'
Evacuation Alert issued by Fort Nelson First Nation
Fort Nelson First Nation has issued an evacuation alert for the area at the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS)
Wildfire discovered near Farmington
A new wildfire north of Dawson Creek is burning out of control, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
UPDATE: Highway 77 closed due to wildfire smoke
Workers with Dawson Road Maintenance say Highway 77 near Fort Nelson could close due to an ongoing wildfire.
Fort St. John Hospital’s emergency department closing again
The Fort St. John Hospital’s emergency department is set to close Thursday due to “challenges with physician coverage,” according to Northern Health.
Fencing built as construction for Kin Park upgrades continues
Fencing is being erected on the east side of Fort St. John’s Kin Park as contractors prepare to continue working on upgrades.
Fort St. John RCMP arrest four Alberta youths with stolen truck
On May 7th, the Fort St. John RCMP detachment reportedly received a request for assistance from the Grande Prairie detachment, saying a stolen pickup truck was believed to be in the area.
