Subscribe to Local News
► Listen Live
► Listen Live
type here...
Snaking River Wildfire. Photo supplied by BC Wildfire Service
Wildfires
Less than 1 min.read

Snaking River Fire reaches 150 hectares; evacuation alert issued

Brendan Pawliw
By Brendan Pawliw

An Evacuation Alert has been issued by Cariboo Regional District for 71 parcels in the Harrington Road area due to the Snaking River Fire.

According to the BC Wildfire Service, the blaze, 65 km west of Quesnel is 150 hectares in size.

The fire is producing smoke that is visible from Quesnel, Highway 97 and surrounding communities.

On Wednesday, the Cariboo Fire Centre received 1245 lightning strikes, resulting in 13 new wildfire starts.

The Snaking River wildfire is deemed out of control and has six firefighting personnel responding along with aviation crews and heavy equipment.

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

Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

Continue Reading

cjci Now playing play

cirx Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Canada Post’s final offers rejected by CUPW-represented employees

Business
A majority of Canada Post employees represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have rejected the postal services final offers.

Businesses getting used to uncertainties as tariffs see another jump

Chamber of Commerce
After a new trade deal was failed to be reached on today's (Friday) deadline between Canada and the US, businesses are once again bracing for an increase in tariffs.

PG Cougar Carson Carels named to U-18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup roster

PG Cougars
Prince George Cougars defenceman Carson Carels will be representing Canada for the 2025 U-18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.

Prince George Airport experiencing temporary disruptions to checked baggage screenings

Community
The Prince George Airport Authority (PGAA) is advising those taking to the skies that checked baggage screenings at the airport are being done manually.

Increased wildfire risk this August long weekend from lightning, dry conditions

Provincial
The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) said the province is seeing a return to seasonal temperatures heading into the August long weekend, but increased lightning means the potential for new fire starts remains high.
- Advertisement -
Available on

Navigation

Location

Unit 101, 2977 Ferry ave
Prince George, BC
V2N 1L3

Phone numbers

Studio Phone: 250-563-9944
Country FM Studio: 250-562-9797
Office Phone: 250-564-2524
Office Fax: 250-562-6611

- Advertisement -

© 2025