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PRRD rescinds Cameron River evacuation order, Boundary Lake alert

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) rescinded the evacuation order that was in effect due to the Cameron River wildfire on Wednesday afternoon.

Cameron River wildfire grows

The Cameron River wildfire grew slightly from 352 hectares to 385 hectares over the past 48 hours.

Slight reprieve for Peace region firefighters

Calmer winds and milder weather give firefighters a slight reprieve in the North Peace region.

Preparing to evacuate? Here’s what you need to know

Due to the ever-changing wildfire situation in the Peace region, we've compiled some information for residents who are evacuating or preparing to do so.

PRRD reduces evacuation order areas for Stoddart, Red Creek wildfires

The Peace River Regional District reduced the areas under evacuation order and alert due to the Red Creek and Stoddart Creek wildfires on Wednesday morning.

Open fires prohibited in Prince George Fire Centre starting Friday

All open fires will be prohibited throughout the Prince George Fire Centre starting Friday, May 19th at noon, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).

UPDATE: Highway 97 reopens after planned ignitions for Stoddart Creek fire

UPDATE (7:23 p.m.): The highways has reopened.

BCWS says planning underway should Fort St. John need to be evacuated

In a press conference on Tuesday, the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said it is working with local governments on a plan in case Fort St. John's evacuation alert is upgraded to an evacuation order.

Stoddart Creek wildfire approximately 20-25 km from Fort St. John: BCWS

BC Wildfire Service says it is seeing unseasonably hot and dry conditions in the Peace region, which is causing wildfires to display aggressive spread rates.

Difference between evacuation alert, order

The variety of evacuation alerts and orders released in the region has caused some confusion among community members.

UPDATE: Tuesday expected to offer ‘reprieve’ for firefighters responding to Stoddart Creek, Red Creek wildfires

BC Wildfire Service hopes Tuesday offer a "reprieve" for firefighters responding to the Red Creek and Stoddart Creek wildfires after high winds and low visibility stifled their operation Monday.

Highway 97 closed due to wildfire

Highway 97 is closed from Highway 29 (Mile 54) north to the Mile 80 rest stop, according to the Ministry of Transportation.

UPDATE: Evacuation order expanded due to Red Creek, Stoddart Creek wildfires

The Peace River Regional District has expanded the evacuation order for Red Creek and Stoddart Creek areas due to the severity of the nearby wildfires.

UPDATE: Stoddart Creek wildfire now estimated at 18,000 hectares

The Stoddart Creek wildfire has grown to 13,000 hectares since its discovery less than 48 hours ago, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).

Fort St. John RCMP says no snipers involved in Charlie Lake incident

The Fort St. John RCMP wishes to clarify that no snipers were involved in an incident the detachment responded to on Monday morning.

UPDATE – Stoddart Creek fire grows to over 3,000 hectares

The Stoddart Creek fire is over 3,000 hectares and with the expected shift in winds, the PRRD has expanded the area under an evacuation alert.

Evacuation order and alert issued for the Stoddart Creek fire

The Peace River Regional District has issued an Evacuation Order for the Stoddart Creek wildfire due to immediate danger to life safety.

UPDATE – New wildfire starts near Mile 70

Evacuation Alert expanded for Red Creek wildfire

The Peace River Regional District has expanded the area under an evacuation alert due to the Red Creek wildfires.