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