â–ş Listen Live
â–ş Listen Live

Evacuation order and alert rescinded for Grizzly Lake

Efforts being made to battle the Grizzly Lake wildfire located southeast of Prince George are making an impact.

According to the BC Wildfire Service, the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has rescinded its Evacuation Order and Evacuation Alert for the vicinity of the Grizzly Lake wildfire.

Currently, there are 74 firefighters on scene, working alongside 3 helicopters and 14 pieces of heavy equipment.

The order and alert were issued earlier this month, covering west of 600 Road FSR, east of Naltesby Lake and the Bobtail FSR, south of Eulatazella and the Bobtail Connector FSR, and west to the 800 and 900 roads.

Additionally, the Cariboo Regional District has rescinded the Evacuation Alert for Tietown and Nazko North.

The out-of-control blaze is estimated to be about 4,891 hectares in size.

It was discovered on July 10th and is believed to be caused by lightning.

Currently, there are over 50 wildfires blazing throughout the Prince George Fire Centre. 

Something going on in the Prince George area you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].

Continue Reading

cjci Now playing play

cirx Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

<p>

- Advertisement -
</p>

Latest News

Grizzly bear attack west of Fort Nelson leaves one with non-life-threatening injuries

The BC Conservation Officer Service says a grizzly bear attack near Fort Nelson left one man with non-life-threatening injuries.  According to a Facebook post from the Conservation Officer Service, the attack took place at 11:00 this morning near a remote, fly-in location approximately 110 kilometres west of Fort Nelson, where a group was working in the area. 

Final touches being made for Special Olympics BC Games

With a flag raising Monday, a Torch Run on Wednesday, an opening ceremony on Thursday, and competitions on Friday and Saturday, the Special Olympics BC Games are set to bring plenty of excitement to Prince George this week. 

Darin’s Sports Shorts; Sunday, July 6th

Recap of Saturday's sports.

Surprise visit brings big smiles to boy battling cancer in Quesnel

A young man battling eye cancer received a surprise visit over the Canada Day long weekend by a car club and motorcycle club in Quesnel. Over 50 vehicles from the Prospector’s Car Club and the Dangerous Curves Motorbike Club drove by and filled the dead-end roads near Kellen Harper-Frederiko’s house, with well wishes, toys to give to Kellen, and chances for him to sit in and on cars and bikes.

Some Northern Interior Health Unit services moving next year

Northern Health's Northern Interior Health Unit (NIHU) will be making a move in spring 2026.  According to Northern Health, the current NIHU building will be deconstructed after the move to make space for the tower. 
- Advertisement -