Approximately 14 wildfires in Peace region
The Peace region currently has approximately 14 active wildfires, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
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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: Evacuation order issued for Donnie Creek, Tommy Lakes areas
An expanded evacuation order had been issued for the Donnie Creek and Tommy Lakes areas.
Cameron River area residents asked to evacuate
The Peace River Regional District issued an Evacuation Order For the Cameron River area Monday evening.
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: Over 6200 customers without power in Fort St. John area
BC Hydro is reporting that over 6200 customers in and outside of Fort St. John are without power.
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 hosting Emergency Support Services open house
The City of Fort St. John is holding an Emergency Support Services (ESS) open house for residents interested in volunteering.
Beatton Airport Road closed due to wildfire
Beatton Airport Road is currently closed due to the Stoddart Creek wildfire, which is located between Highway 97 and Blueberry River.Â
UPDATE: Evacuation order and alert issued for Donnie Creek and Tommy Lakes areas
The Peace River Regional District has issued an evacuation order and an evacuation alert for the Donnie Creek and Tommy Lakes areas due to immediate danger to safety caused by a wildfire.
PRRD rescinds Boundary Lake evacuation order
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has rescinded the evacuation order for properties in the Goodlow area.
UPDATE: Unseasonably hot weather expected to increase fire behaviour
BC Wildfire Service anticipates fire behaviour in the region to increase due to the warming and drying trend forecasted for Friday and throughout the weekend.
Peace Liard Regional Arts Council changes name
The Peace Liard Regional Arts Council has changed its name to Arts North East to better reflect that it encompasses the entire region.
Neighbours affected by wildfires continue to support each other
Residents have continually supported one another since the Coffee Creek and Red Creek fires sparked earlier this month.
Unseasonably hot weather forecasted in Peace region starting Friday
The Peace River Region will see unseasonably hot weather beginning on Friday.
PRRD seeking financial support for Seniors Aging in Place program
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is looking to the province to fund its Seniors Aging in Place (SAIP) program.
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: Evacuation order issued for Donnie Creek, Tommy Lakes areas
An expanded evacuation order had been issued for the Donnie Creek and Tommy Lakes areas.
Cameron River area residents asked to evacuate
The Peace River Regional District issued an Evacuation Order For the Cameron River area Monday evening.
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: Over 6200 customers without power in Fort St. John area
BC Hydro is reporting that over 6200 customers in and outside of Fort St. John are without power.
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 hosting Emergency Support Services open house
The City of Fort St. John is holding an Emergency Support Services (ESS) open house for residents interested in volunteering.
Beatton Airport Road closed due to wildfire
Beatton Airport Road is currently closed due to the Stoddart Creek wildfire, which is located between Highway 97 and Blueberry River.Â
UPDATE: Evacuation order and alert issued for Donnie Creek and Tommy Lakes areas
The Peace River Regional District has issued an evacuation order and an evacuation alert for the Donnie Creek and Tommy Lakes areas due to immediate danger to safety caused by a wildfire.
PRRD rescinds Boundary Lake evacuation order
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has rescinded the evacuation order for properties in the Goodlow area.
UPDATE: Unseasonably hot weather expected to increase fire behaviour
BC Wildfire Service anticipates fire behaviour in the region to increase due to the warming and drying trend forecasted for Friday and throughout the weekend.
Peace Liard Regional Arts Council changes name
The Peace Liard Regional Arts Council has changed its name to Arts North East to better reflect that it encompasses the entire region.
Neighbours affected by wildfires continue to support each other
Residents have continually supported one another since the Coffee Creek and Red Creek fires sparked earlier this month.
Unseasonably hot weather forecasted in Peace region starting Friday
The Peace River Region will see unseasonably hot weather beginning on Friday.
PRRD seeking financial support for Seniors Aging in Place program
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is looking to the province to fund its Seniors Aging in Place (SAIP) program.
