Handful of Tumbler Ridge residents helping evacuees
Approximately 20 Tumbler Ridge residents have decided to stay behind, and a handful of them have been helping evacuees.
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South Peace Complex fires show slight growth over weekend
The West Kiskatinaw River and Peavine Creek wildfires, located in the South Peace Complex, showed slight growth over the weekend.
Shifting winds, cooler temperatures helping firefighters at Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
Firefighters took advantage of favourable weather conditions Saturday to make headway on an out-of-control wildfire.
Area restrictions go into place near the West Kiskatinaw and Peavine Creek wildfires
The B.C. Wildfire Service is implementing area restrictions due to the West Kiskatinaw and Peavine Creek wildfires.
West Kiskatinaw wildfire four to five kilometres from Tumbler Ridge
The West Kiskatinaw wildfire is approximately four or five kilometres from Tumbler Ridge, according to BC Wildfire Services (BCWS).
More crews being deployed to South Peace Complex
More crews are being deployed to the South Peace Complex, comprising the West Kiskatinaw River and Peavine Creek fires, as the wildfires continue to grow.
Evacuation order issued for Peavine Creek wildfire
An evacuation order and alert have been issued for the Peavine Creek wildfire.
South Peace Complex incident management team established in Dawson Creek
The South Peace Complex incident management team has been established in Dawson Creek for the Peavine Creek and West Kiskatinaw wildfires.
UPDATE: Evacuation order issued for Tumbler Ridge
The District of Tumbler Ridge has issued an evacuation order the entire community due to the West Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Northeast B.C. to be impacted by wildfire smoke over next 24 to 48 hours.
Due to the wildfire smoke in the area, a special air quality statement has been issued in Northeastern B.C., including Fort St. John.
