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.
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Learn about birds in the Peace at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum
As the weather warms and animal activity ramps up across the Peace region, two non-profit organizations in Fort St. John are hosting a collaborative event to acquaint residents with wildlife.Â
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.
UPDATE: North Cameron Lake wildfire grows, says BCWS
According to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), a wildfire discovered on May 12th south of Hudson's Hope has already grown to 100 hectares.
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.
Fort Nelson braces for ‘last stand’ as high winds expected to push wildfire toward town
Rob Fraser did not sugarcoat the situation facing Fort Nelson as forecasts called for westerly winds to pick up in northeastern B.C. late Sunday and turn a menacing nearby wildfire into a dire threat.
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: BC Wildfire Service lists Gundy Creek Road Wildfire as ‘under control’ on May 13th
The fire has been listed as 'under control,' according to BCWS
Holdover wildfire from 2023 in Donnie Creek reignites
According to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), a holdover wildfire from the 2023 season has reignited in the Donnie Creek 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.
Air quality and visibility risks to Fort St. John residents due to Fort Nelson wildfires
Residents of Fort St. John are encouraged to be cautious of significant air quality and visibility reductions over the weekend as wildfire smoke from Fort Nelson covers the region.
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: Wildfire reported west of Fort Nelson, NRRM orders parts of town evacuated
A wildfire west of Fort Nelson was reported Friday afternoon, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS)
Update: NRRM evacuating parts near Fort Nelson area
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has begun the process of evacuating residents in the Fort Nelson area, according to a Facebook post.
BC Hydro presents clean energy plans for British Columbia
At the May 2nd Peace River Regional District meeting, representatives from BC Hydro presented the board with details on plans to bring clean energy economic development to British Columbia.Â
Learn about birds in the Peace at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum
As the weather warms and animal activity ramps up across the Peace region, two non-profit organizations in Fort St. John are hosting a collaborative event to acquaint residents with wildlife.Â
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.
UPDATE: North Cameron Lake wildfire grows, says BCWS
According to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), a wildfire discovered on May 12th south of Hudson's Hope has already grown to 100 hectares.
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.
Fort Nelson braces for ‘last stand’ as high winds expected to push wildfire toward town
Rob Fraser did not sugarcoat the situation facing Fort Nelson as forecasts called for westerly winds to pick up in northeastern B.C. late Sunday and turn a menacing nearby wildfire into a dire threat.
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: BC Wildfire Service lists Gundy Creek Road Wildfire as ‘under control’ on May 13th
The fire has been listed as 'under control,' according to BCWS
Holdover wildfire from 2023 in Donnie Creek reignites
According to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), a holdover wildfire from the 2023 season has reignited in the Donnie Creek 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.
Air quality and visibility risks to Fort St. John residents due to Fort Nelson wildfires
Residents of Fort St. John are encouraged to be cautious of significant air quality and visibility reductions over the weekend as wildfire smoke from Fort Nelson covers the region.
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: Wildfire reported west of Fort Nelson, NRRM orders parts of town evacuated
A wildfire west of Fort Nelson was reported Friday afternoon, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS)
Update: NRRM evacuating parts near Fort Nelson area
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has begun the process of evacuating residents in the Fort Nelson area, according to a Facebook post.
BC Hydro presents clean energy plans for British Columbia
At the May 2nd Peace River Regional District meeting, representatives from BC Hydro presented the board with details on plans to bring clean energy economic development to British Columbia.Â
