Category Archives: 2018
High wind, dry conditions frustrating firefighting efforts near Telegraph Creek
It’s been a frustrating day for crews battling wildfires near Telegraph Creek. The BC Wildfire Service says not only has the Alkali Lake fire shown some of the most aggressive behaviour theyR...
CFNRNews Aug 06, 2018
Fires grow in Telegraph Creek area
It’s been a frustrating day for crews battling wildfires near Telegraph Creek. The BC Wildfire Service says not only has the Alkali Lake fire shown some of the most aggressive behaviour theyR...
CFNRNews Aug 06, 2018
Wildfire burning near Telegraph Creek a "nightmare" for residents
Annita McPhee of the Tahltan Nation was evacuated from Telegraph Creek in the early days of the emergency. She says the Alkali Lake wildfire has been a nightmare, but the strength of the community, th...
CFNRNews Aug 06, 2018
Alkali Lake fire grows to 4000 hectares
A wildfire north of Telegraph Creek has exploded in growth. The BC Wildfire Service says the Alkali Lake fire, about 5km north of Telegraph Creek, has grown to 4000 hectares and has been very agressiv...
CFNRNews Aug 06, 2018
Wildfire forces Highway 51 closure
The BC transportation ministry has closed down Highway 51 between Telegraph Creek and Dease Lake. Wildfire activity in the region has forced the closure. The Alkali Lake fire resulted in the evacuatio...
CFNRNews Aug 06, 2018
Drought conditions hamper firefighting efforts in Cassiar fire zone
The BC Wildfire Service says unusually dry conditions are challenging crews fighting wildfires in the Cassiar fire zone. Normally, deciduous tree stands are considered safe zones for firefighters, but...
CFNRNews Aug 05, 2018
Purvis Lake fire near Takla Lake forces evacuation order, road closure
A wildfire burning 20 km east of Takla Lake has resulted in an evacuation order and a road closure. The BC Wildfire Service says the Purvis Lake fire showed aggressive behaviour Sunday and grew to 145...
CFNRNews Aug 05, 2018
Evacuation Order issued for Telegraph Creek
The community of Telegraph Creek is being evacuated due to a wildfire burning near the village. The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine issued the order Sunday afternoon due to the Alkali Lake Fire. ...
CFNRNews Aug 05, 2018
Terrace RCMP investigating a targeted homicide
Terrace RCMP and the North District Major Crime Unit are investigating a homicide. RCMP were called out to a Scott Avenue home Thursday afternoon after reports of a woman screaming “Call 9-1-1...
CFNRNews Aug 04, 2018
Quesnel Lake Wildfire evacuation alert lifted
An evacuation alert that had been in place due to the Quesnel Lake fire has been lifted. Areas around the Haggen’s Point and Hen Ingram Lake areas had been placed under the advisory earlier in t...
CFNRNews Aug 03, 2018