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Latest Fire Bulletin from Cariboo Fire Centre

The Cariboo Fire Centre has just isssued a fire bulletin banning campfires west of the Fraser River.  Campfires east of the Fraser River are still allowed.  See bulletin below for more detail. Latest Cariboo Region Fire Bulletin

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Summer Fire Restrictions Start for Cariboo Region

Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Wildfire Management Branch Category 3 open fires restricted in Cariboo Fire Centre   5/14/2014 10:38 AM WILLIAMS LAKE — Effective at noon on May 16, 2014, Category 3 open fires will be … Continue reading

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Tremendous Avalanche Ruins Ski Run at Resort in Washington State

An avalanche destroyed a ski run and lift at Crystal Mountain Resort, located 90 miles out of Seattle, Washington on March 10, 2014.  Click on link below to see the action and aftermath.  Luckily, no one was hurt.  Please be … Continue reading

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Read Roy Allan’s Report to Fire Dept. AGM – 2/15/14

President’s Introduction and Report – Annual General Meeting 2013 (Feb. 15, 2014)  At our General Meetings we spend a lot of time talking about finances, equipment and assets, but I want to point out that our most important asset is … Continue reading

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Lack of Volunteer Firefighters May Cause Havoc with Insurance Rates

Decline in volunteer firefighters drives up home insurance Insurance group finds many communities do not have enough volunteer firefighters to mitigate risk CBC News Posted: Jan 14, 2014 7:42 AM PT Last Updated: Jan 15, 2014 6:14 AM PT Malahat … Continue reading

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