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Clinton residents and potential B.C. travelers get good news from province

The Villagers of Clinton are being told they can begin returning home at 8:00 a.m. today (Saturday).

More than 100 Mexican firefighters arriving to assist in fighting Pear Lake Wildfire

Fire Information Officer at the Big Bar Complex Karley Desrosiers said they have upwards of 50 pieces of heavy equipment, several water tenders and around 500 wildland and structural firefighters from across the Province and Alberta.

Evacuation Order for Fiftynine Creek(Pear Lake) Fire Area issued by CRD

An Evacuation Order has been issued for the Fiftynine Creek (Pear Lake) Fire Area by the Cariboo Regional District.

BC Wildfire Service keeping an eye on weather at the Pear Lake wildfire

Fire Information Officer Paula Walbauer said yesterday (July 27) the fire continued to be active along the northern flank both in the White Lake area and the Chasm area.

Pear Lake & 59 Creek wildfires combined now 66,000 hectares in size

188 BC Wildfire Service personnel are actioning the Pear Lake wildfire in the South Cariboo area which now stands at 66,000 hectares in size and categorized as a fire of note.

70 Mile House to be evacuated as Pear Lake fire continues to grow

The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) will be evacuating 70 Mile House at 10 a.m. today. (Monday) According to the TNRD, this is due to the projected growth of the Pear Lake wildfire towards the area.
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