Stoddart Creek evacuation alert cancelled
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has rescinded the Stoddart Creek evacuation alert based on recommendations from the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
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Partial Category 1 campfire ban to be rescinded in Prince George Fire Centre
The partial category one campfire ban in the Prince George Fire Centre will be rescinded at noon on Friday, September 29th.
Smoke in Fort St. John comes from nearby fires
The heavy smoke in Fort St. John comes from nearby fires still burning in the region, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Stoddart Creek evacuation order rescinded, alert remains in place
The Peace River Regional District has rescinded the Stoddart Creek evacuation order based on recommendations from the BC Wildfire Service.
Increased fire activity leads to area restrictions near Donnie Creek wildfire
Increased fire activity in the Donnie Creek wildfire has caused the B.C. Wildfire Service to implement area restrictions and heavy smoke has moved into Fort St. John.
UPDATE: Highway 77 cleared
Highway 77 has been cleared, according to DriveBC.
Three new wildfires spark in northeast B.C.
Three new wildfires were sparked in northeast B.C. on Wednesday, two of which were caused by human activity.
UPDATE: Partial Category 1 campfire ban to be rescinded in Prince George Fire Centre
A Category 1 campfire ban will come into effect across the Vanderhoof and Fort St. James (VanJam), MacKenzie, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, and Dawson Creek fire zones at noon on Wednesday.
Stoddart Creek wildfire shows minimal growth due to reduced winds
The Stoddart Creek wildfire didn’t show significant growth from Monday due to reduced wind in the area, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
Strong winds expected to increase Stoddart Creek wildfire activity
Strong winds are expected to increase fire activity in the newly reignited Stoddart Creek wildfire, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
