Grande Prairie relaxes evacuation alerts and orders for Kiskatinaw River fire
The County of Grande Prairie has changed the boundaries of its evacuation alert and order for the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
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Residents warned ‘not to return’ to Kiskatinaw River wildfire area
Evacuees from Kelly Lake have been warned by the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) not to return for the foreseeable future as firefighters continue to battle the Kiskatinaw River blaze.
Kiskatinaw River wildfire ‘hasn’t damaged any homes or outbuildings’ in Alberta
The Kiskatinaw River blaze has not yet damaged or destroyed any residential homes or outbuildings in the County of Grande Prairie, according to an update posted late on June 10th.
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A new evacuation alert has been issued as the Kiskatinaw River wildfire continues to rage.
Province confirms structural damage caused by Kiskatinaw River wildfire
The Kiskatinaw River wildfire has been confirmed to have damaged some structures within Kelly Lake.
Wildfire picture evolves rapidly as firefighters tackle blazes across northeast B.C.
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Grande Prairie extends evacuation alerts and orders
The County of Grande Prairie has expanded evacuation alerts and orders due to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
No primary structures damaged in Kelly Lake amid wildfire
BC Wildfire Service and the Peace River Regional District report no losses of primary structures in Kelly Lake amid the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
New evacuation orders and alert issued due to Kiskatinaw River wildfire
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) and County of Grande Prairie have issued more evacuation orders and another evacuation alert due to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Dawson Creek’s Emergency Reception Centre closes to ‘process hotel renewals for evacuees’
The Emergency Reception Centre assisting evacuees of the Kiskatinaw wildfire will be closed in Dawson Creek on Saturday, June 7th.
BCWS says Albertans have ‘integrated’ into Kiskatinaw River wildfire suppression operation
Firefighters from Alberta are working alongside the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to deal with the Kiskatinaw River wildfire now that it’s reached the provincial border.
Grande Prairie County evacuation alert expands as Kiskatinaw River wildfire rages
Residents of parts of the County of Grande Prairie are being placed under an expanded evacuation alert due to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Wildfires grow in Fort Nelson fire zone
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Evacuation order issued by Grande Prairie county for Kiskatinaw River fire
Residents in a portion of the County of Grande Prairie are being urged to evacuate immediately due to a wildfire near the Kiskatinaw River.
Fire crews set up sprinklers to defend buildings as Kiskatinaw River blaze grows
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the wildfire near the Kiskatinaw River is not currently threatening the community but is growing in its direction.
Kiskatinaw River wildfire set to grow but BCWS says it doesn’t anticipate evacuation alerts for more communities
BCWS says there has been “significant growth” of the Kiskatinaw River fire, which is located south of Dawson Creek toward both the community of Kelly Lake and the B.C.-Alberta border.
‘Challenging’: 70kmph winds expected to drive ‘extreme wildfire behaviour’ over weekend
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Kiskatinaw River wildfire expected to grow further amid winds forecast
A new wave of evacuees has left Kelly Lake due to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire, and that blaze is expected to keep growing.
Peace River Regional District issues further evacuation orders and alerts due to Kiskatinaw River wildfire
The Peace River Regional District has issued second and third evacuation orders and third and fourth evacuation alerts for the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
New evacuation alert issued due to Kiskatinaw River wildfire
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has issued a new evacuation alert due to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Residents warned ‘not to return’ to Kiskatinaw River wildfire area
Evacuees from Kelly Lake have been warned by the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) not to return for the foreseeable future as firefighters continue to battle the Kiskatinaw River blaze.
Kiskatinaw River wildfire ‘hasn’t damaged any homes or outbuildings’ in Alberta
The Kiskatinaw River blaze has not yet damaged or destroyed any residential homes or outbuildings in the County of Grande Prairie, according to an update posted late on June 10th.
New evacuation alert issued as firefighters continue battling Kiskatinaw River wildfire
A new evacuation alert has been issued as the Kiskatinaw River wildfire continues to rage.
Province confirms structural damage caused by Kiskatinaw River wildfire
The Kiskatinaw River wildfire has been confirmed to have damaged some structures within Kelly Lake.
Wildfire picture evolves rapidly as firefighters tackle blazes across northeast B.C.
A fast-moving wildfire picture in northeast B.C. has seen some blazes spread and others contained by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Grande Prairie extends evacuation alerts and orders
The County of Grande Prairie has expanded evacuation alerts and orders due to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
No primary structures damaged in Kelly Lake amid wildfire
BC Wildfire Service and the Peace River Regional District report no losses of primary structures in Kelly Lake amid the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
New evacuation orders and alert issued due to Kiskatinaw River wildfire
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) and County of Grande Prairie have issued more evacuation orders and another evacuation alert due to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Dawson Creek’s Emergency Reception Centre closes to ‘process hotel renewals for evacuees’
The Emergency Reception Centre assisting evacuees of the Kiskatinaw wildfire will be closed in Dawson Creek on Saturday, June 7th.
BCWS says Albertans have ‘integrated’ into Kiskatinaw River wildfire suppression operation
Firefighters from Alberta are working alongside the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to deal with the Kiskatinaw River wildfire now that it’s reached the provincial border.
Grande Prairie County evacuation alert expands as Kiskatinaw River wildfire rages
Residents of parts of the County of Grande Prairie are being placed under an expanded evacuation alert due to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Wildfires grow in Fort Nelson fire zone
Four fires within the Fort Nelson fire zone have already increased, according to the BCWS, as the weekend's "challenging" weather forecast looms.
Evacuation order issued by Grande Prairie county for Kiskatinaw River fire
Residents in a portion of the County of Grande Prairie are being urged to evacuate immediately due to a wildfire near the Kiskatinaw River.
Fire crews set up sprinklers to defend buildings as Kiskatinaw River blaze grows
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the wildfire near the Kiskatinaw River is not currently threatening the community but is growing in its direction.
Kiskatinaw River wildfire set to grow but BCWS says it doesn’t anticipate evacuation alerts for more communities
BCWS says there has been “significant growth” of the Kiskatinaw River fire, which is located south of Dawson Creek toward both the community of Kelly Lake and the B.C.-Alberta border.
‘Challenging’: 70kmph winds expected to drive ‘extreme wildfire behaviour’ over weekend
Wildfire activity in the Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson fire zones is anticipated to be “challenging” from June 6th to June 8th due to the increased temperatures and strong winds.
Kiskatinaw River wildfire expected to grow further amid winds forecast
A new wave of evacuees has left Kelly Lake due to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire, and that blaze is expected to keep growing.
Peace River Regional District issues further evacuation orders and alerts due to Kiskatinaw River wildfire
The Peace River Regional District has issued second and third evacuation orders and third and fourth evacuation alerts for the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
