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Snaking River Fire South of Prince George Grows to 150 Hectares

CARIBOO, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 31 – The lightning-caused wildfire near Nazko River expanded rapidly to 150 hectares, prompting an evacuation alert for one property, amid 12 new lightning fires in the Cariboo region.

  • On Thursday, a lightning-caused wildfire in the Snaking River area grew to 150 hectares by 7:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, July 31, 2025, Cariboo Fire Centre recorded 1245 lightning strikes that sparked 13 fires, with one near Nazko River growing to 150 hectares on July 31.
  • Firefighters are on site with six ground personnel, multiple helicopters, and three heavy machinery on August 1, 2025, as the blaze remains at 150 hectares.
  • The Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre issued an evacuation alert for one property near Harrington Road, urging residents to be ready to leave at a moment's notice.
  • Authorities advise evacuees to self-register for Emergency Support Services via the BC Services Card app and monitor CRD Facebook and cariboord.ca channels; an Evacuee Reception Centre will be available if required.
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Penticton Western NewsPenticton Western News
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71 properties on evacuation alert for 300-hectare wildfire west of Quesnel

The fire was one of 13 lightning-caused fires on Thursday, July 31

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Prince George CitizenPrince George Citizen
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Snaking River fire south of Prince George grows to 150 hectares

Lightning is believed to be cause of 150 ha Snaking River fire west of Quesnel. Cooler weather in store for most of BC on long weekend

·Prince George, Canada
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Clearwater-North Thompson TimesClearwater-North Thompson Times
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Wildfire west of Quesnel explodes to 150 hectares, 1 property on evacuation alert

The fire was one of many lightning-caused blazes to spark on Thursday, July 31

·Clearwater, Canada
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Ckpg TodayCkpg Today

Out-of-control wildfire 65 kilometres west of Quesnel sparks evacuation alert

QUESNEL - The BC Wildfire Service has discovered a lightning-caused out-of-control wildfire 65 kilometres west...

·Prince George, Canada
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Clearwater-North Thompson Times broke the news in Clearwater, Canada on Friday, August 1, 2025.
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