Over 2,400 Peace region residents helped through ESS
Across four communities, 2,405 evacuees have registered with Emergency Support Services, according to the Peace River Regional District (PRRD).
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Evacuation orders no longer active in northeast B.C.
Around 450 properties remain under alert in the North Peace Complex, according to the PRRD's EOC Director Mike Watkins.
PRRD rescinds Cameron River evacuation alert
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) rescinded its evacuation alert for the Cameron River area Sunday evening.
Wildfire smoke likely to linger in Peace region over long weekend: BCWS
The BC Wildfire Service said in an update Friday afternoon that wildfire smoke in the North Peace region will most likely remain in the area over the May long weekend.
Pacific Canbriam Energy rents bowling alley, pool for evacuees
Pacific Canbriam Energy has rented out four lanes at Fort Bowling Lanes and time at the North Peace Leisure Pool on Monday for evacuees.
Wildfires near Fort Nelson merge
The Donnie Creek, West Conroy Creek, Hockey Creek and Katah Creek wildfires have merged, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
Changes made to Donnie Creek wildfire evacuation alerts, orders
The Peace River Regional District has changed the size of the evacuation orders and alerts for the Donnie Creek wildfire.
North Peace Complex on the way to being held
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is looking at focusing efforts on the Stoddart Creek wildfire and changing the control status of the other fires in the North Peace Complex.
Montney resident appreciative her home is still standing
A Montney resident is appreciative of the firefighters who saved her home from the Stoddart Creek wildfire on Monday.
Cameron River wildfire grows, Boundary Lake wildfire holds steady
The Cameron River wildfire is approximately 352 hectares due to the winds from the north Tuesday evening.
Stoddart Creek wildfire grows by 500 hectares
The Stoddart Creek wildfire has grown by 500 hectares in the past 24 hours to approximately 22,067 hectares.
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The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) rescinded the evacuation order that was in effect due to the Cameron River wildfire on Wednesday afternoon.
Grad Fest plans to be a “fun, safe, memorable evening” for students
Grad Fest is returning for a “fun, safe, memorable evening” that parents put on for kids graduating in 2023.
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: PRRD says no planned changes to evacuation alerts and orders
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) said there are no planned changes to active evacuation orders or alerts in an update on Tuesday afternoon.
UPDATE: Highway 97 reopens after planned ignitions for Stoddart Creek fire
UPDATE (7:23 p.m.): The highways has reopened.
Evacuation orders no longer active in northeast B.C.
Around 450 properties remain under alert in the North Peace Complex, according to the PRRD's EOC Director Mike Watkins.
PRRD rescinds Cameron River evacuation alert
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) rescinded its evacuation alert for the Cameron River area Sunday evening.
Wildfire smoke likely to linger in Peace region over long weekend: BCWS
The BC Wildfire Service said in an update Friday afternoon that wildfire smoke in the North Peace region will most likely remain in the area over the May long weekend.
Pacific Canbriam Energy rents bowling alley, pool for evacuees
Pacific Canbriam Energy has rented out four lanes at Fort Bowling Lanes and time at the North Peace Leisure Pool on Monday for evacuees.
Wildfires near Fort Nelson merge
The Donnie Creek, West Conroy Creek, Hockey Creek and Katah Creek wildfires have merged, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
Changes made to Donnie Creek wildfire evacuation alerts, orders
The Peace River Regional District has changed the size of the evacuation orders and alerts for the Donnie Creek wildfire.
North Peace Complex on the way to being held
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is looking at focusing efforts on the Stoddart Creek wildfire and changing the control status of the other fires in the North Peace Complex.
Montney resident appreciative her home is still standing
A Montney resident is appreciative of the firefighters who saved her home from the Stoddart Creek wildfire on Monday.
Cameron River wildfire grows, Boundary Lake wildfire holds steady
The Cameron River wildfire is approximately 352 hectares due to the winds from the north Tuesday evening.
Stoddart Creek wildfire grows by 500 hectares
The Stoddart Creek wildfire has grown by 500 hectares in the past 24 hours to approximately 22,067 hectares.
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.
Grad Fest plans to be a “fun, safe, memorable evening” for students
Grad Fest is returning for a “fun, safe, memorable evening” that parents put on for kids graduating in 2023.
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: PRRD says no planned changes to evacuation alerts and orders
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) said there are no planned changes to active evacuation orders or alerts in an update on Tuesday afternoon.
UPDATE: Highway 97 reopens after planned ignitions for Stoddart Creek fire
UPDATE (7:23 p.m.): The highways has reopened.
