Shackan Indian Band and BC Wildfire Service planning 30-hectare prescribed burn southeast of Spences Bridge MERRITT, B.C. - A 30-hectare prescribed burn along Highway 8 between Merritt and Spences Bridge could begin as...

“Shackan Indian Band and BC Wildfire Service planning 30-hectare prescribed burn southeast of Spences Bridge” cfjctoday.com/2026/03/03/s... - @cfjctoday.bsky.social

#BCHwy8 #BCWildfire #Indigenous #MerrittBC #RxBurn #ShackanIndianBand #SpencesBridge

Trans-Canada Highway closed north of Lytton after ‘serious’ crash between two trucks LYTTON, B.C. - The Trans-Canada Highway is closed in both directions between Lytton and Spences Bridge because...

“LYTTON, B.C. — The Trans-Canada Highway is closed in both directions between Lytton and Spences Bridge because of what police say is a serious motor vehicle incident that involved two trucks.” cfjctoday.com/2025/11/24/t... - @cfjctoday.bsky.social

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Murray Creek Falls - Spences Bridge, British Columbia 🇨🇦

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Murray Creek Falls - Our West Coast Murray Creek Falls is a great place for a quick stop when travelling through Spences Bridge, the tall waterfall can be seen from HWY 1 and will surely draw your eyes in as you pass by. The area also p...

Murray Creek Falls is a great place for a quick stop when travelling through Spences Bridge, the tall waterfall can be seen from HWY 1 and will surely draw your eyes in as you pass by.

#bc #waterfall #spencesbridge
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Venables Valley wildfire victims face ‘daunting’ cleanup without insurance - BC | Globalnews.ca Six weeks after wildfire ravaged their remote community, Venables Valley residents are facing new challenges as they try to cleanup and rebuild as government funding dries up.

“Venables Valley wildfire victims face ‘daunting’ cleanup without insurance” globalnews.ca/news/1072569... - Global BC

#BCWildfire #ShetlandCreekWildfire cc: #Ashcroft #SpencesBridge #Kamloops

Remaining evacuated properties in Venables Valley given all clear status by TNRD SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District's (TNRD) final evacuation order related to the Sh...

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s (TNRD) final evacuation order related to the #ShetlandCreekwildfire near #SpencesBridge has been lifted.
cfjctoday.com/2024/08/28/r... - @cfjctoday.bsky.social

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B.C. wildfire crews move to ‘mop-up’ stage but drought conditions continue | Globalnews.ca Campfires continue to be prohibited with the exception of the Prince George Fire Centre, the Haida Gwaii Forest District and the northwestern corner of B.C.

ICYMI: The #BCWildfire Service says the #ShetlandCreekwildfire, which had triggered evacuation orders and alerts in the southern Interior since it was first detected on July 12, is now classified as “being held”:
globalnews.ca/news/1071278... - Global BC

#Ashcroft #SpencesBridge

Shetland Creek fire near Spences Bridge no longer a wildfire of note The Shetland Creek wildfire near Spences Bridge is no longer considered to be a wildfire of note. The BC Wildf...

The #ShetlandCreekwildfire near #SpencesBridge is no longer considered to be a wildfire of note.
www.radionl.com/2024/08/23/1... - Radio NL News

#BCWildfire

B.C. down to two 'wildfires of note' but warming, drying trend returns to north The latest bulletin from the service says the forecast for most of the province is pointing to cloudy skies with seasonal temperatures and light winds.

The Shetland Creek fire north of #SpencesBridge, is classified as “being held” within its current or predetermined perimeter, while the 2.5-square-kilometre Corya Creek fire in the northwest is considered out of control.
www.cheknews.ca/b-c-down-to-... - CHEK News

#BCWildfire

Shetland Creek wildfire being held, crews continue to strengthen control lines - Kamloops News The BC Wildfire Service says the nearly 28,000-hectare Shetland Creek wildfire is now being held after burning out of control for over a month.

The #BCWildfire Service says the nearly 28,000-hectare #ShetlandCreekwildfire is now being held after burning out of control for over a month.
www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop... - Castanet Kamloops

#Ashcroft #SpencesBridge

TNRD downgrades alerts in Shetland Creek wildfire zone A significant step toward normalcy in the Shetland Creek wildfire zone north of Spences Bridge. The Thompson N...

ICYMI: TNRD downgrades alerts in #ShetlandCreekwildfire zone: www.radionl.com/2024/08/15/t... - Radio NL News

#Ashcroft #BCWildfire #SpencesBridge

BCWS crews on Shetland Creek wildfire continuing work toward containment - Kamloops News Crews are continuing to work towards containing the southwest corner of the Shetland Creek wildfire Tuesday with the potential for fire activity to flare up Tuesday.

Crews are continuing to work toward containing the southwest corner of the #ShetlandCreekwildfire Tuesday with the potential for fire activity to flare back up.
www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop... - Castanet Kamloops

#BCWildfire #SpencesBridge cc: #Ashcroft #CacheCreek

B.C. rancher needs space for 150 cows after wildfire burns pastures Rancher T.J. Walkem: "The level of devastation out there for the forest and landscape is unreal."

A B.C. rancher is looking for space to move his cattle after a wildfire burned through his pastures. 
T.J. Walkem owns 60 Ranch in #SpencesBridge and is a band member of Cook's Ferry Indian Band.
www.vancouverisawesome.com/highlights/b... - @viawesome.bsky.social

#BCWildfire cc: #Kamloops #YVR

BC Wildfire Service crews see increased activity at southwest flank of Shetland Creek fire - Kamloops News Southwest flank of Shetland Creek fire sees more fire activity as crews maintain pressure

The southwest corner of the #ShetlandCreekwildfire is continuing to see the most activity on Thursday as #BCWildfire Service crews continue to keep the pressure on the out of control blaze.
www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop... - Castanet Kamloops

#Ashcroft #SpencesBridge

BC Wildfire Service says crews making good progress on north, east flanks of Shetland Creek fire - Kamloops News Firefighters continue to make progress on wildfires burning in the Kamloops area.

The #BCWildfire Service says crews have achieved good containment on the northern and eastern edges of the large #ShetlandCreekwildfire:
www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop... - Castanet Kamloops

#Ashcroft #SpencesBridge

Rain, mild temperatures help ease activity on Shetland Creek fire; TNRD partially downgrades evacuation order - Kamloops News About 57 properties in the Venables Valley are no longer on evacuation order due to the Shetland Creek wildfire after being downgraded earlier this morning.

“Rain, mild temperatures help ease activity on Shetland Creek fire; TNRD partially downgrades evacuation order”:
www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop... - Castanet Kamloops

#BCWildfire cc: #Ashcroft #SpencesBridge

Rain, mild temperatures help ease activity on Shetland Creek wildfire - Kamloops News About 57 properties in the Venables Valley are no longer on evacuation order due to the Shetland Creek wildfire after being downgraded earlier this morning.

#BCWildfire Service crews are expecting to see more subdued fire activity on the #ShetlandCreekwildfire Tuesday thanks to favourable conditions and weekend rain showers.
www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop... - Castanet Kamloops

#Ashcroft #SpencesBridge

Evacuation orders downgraded near less active areas of Shetland Creek fire The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has downgraded an evacuation order for nearly 60 properties in the Venables Valley near the Shetland Cree.

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has downgraded an evacuation order for nearly 60 properties in the #VenablesValley near the Shetland Creek fire. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/... - Kamloops Now

#BCWildfire #Ashcroft #SpencesBridge cc: #Kamloops

UPDATE: Area restriction put in place for Shetland Creek fire (UPDATE: July 30 @ 11:45 am) – The BC Wildfire Service has implemented an area restriction order for the Shetland Creek wildfire,...

UPDATE: July 30 @ 11:45 am) – The #BCWildfire Service has implemented an area restriction order for the #ShetlandCreekwildfire, which started 7.5 kilometres from #SpencesBridge. www.pentictonnow.com/watercooler/... - Penticton Now

Smoky skies bulletin issued for Kamloops area and southeast B.C. - Kamloops News The province issued a smoky skies bulletin on Monday for a large section of southeast B.C., as well as an area including Kamloops, Logan Lake, Cache Creek and Spences Bridge.

The province issued a smoky skies bulletin on Monday for a large section of southeast B.C., as well as an area including #Kamloops, #LoganLake, #CacheCreek and #SpencesBridge.
www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop... - Castanet Kamloops

#BCWildfire #WildfireSmoke

Cook's Ferry Indian Band downgrades evacuation orders as Shetland Creek wildfire activity eases, but remains out of control - Kamloops News The Shetland Creek wildfire remains surrounded by fire guard lines, but it is not yet considered being held by the BC Wildfire Service. Meanwhile, the Cooks Ferry Indian Band has downgraded its evacua

Cook's Ferry Indian Band downgrades evacuation orders as #ShetlandCreekwildfire activity eases, but remains out of control: www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop... - Castanet Kamloops, #Kamloops

#BCWildfire #SpencesBridge

Smoke column from Shetland Creek wildfire visible from Spences Bridge, Lytton as wind increases fire activity - Kamloops News The Shetland Creek fire has already destroyed an estimated 20 structures in the Venables Valley, according to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, including six homes.

UPDATE: 8:56 p.m.
The #BCWildfire Service says increased fire activity at the #ShetlandCreekwildfire over Wednesday afternoon has produced a large column of smoke highly visible to the communities of #SpencesBridge and #Lytton.
www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop... - Castanet Kamloops

Weary Ashcroft residents face third major wildfire threat in 7 years KAMLOOPS - Cheryl Wigemyr says she has been ready to evacuate at a moment's notice since 2017, when the Elepha...

ICYMI: Weary #Ashcroft residents face third major wildfire threat in 7 years:
cfjctoday.com/2024/07/22/w... - @cfjctoday.bsky.social

#BCWildfire #ShetlandCreekWildfire cc: #CacheCreek #SpencesBridge

Wildfire closes Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon A stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway through the Fraser Canyon could be closed on short notice due to wildfires, officials warned again Sunday.

“A stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway was shut down Sunday afternoon due to wildfire activity.”
bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-wildfire... - CTV News Vancouver

#BCWildfire #ShetlandCreekWildfire cc: #Ashcroft #CacheCreek #SpencesBridge FYI: #Kamloops

Firefighters spend Sunday keeping Shetland Creek blaze away from Ashcroft, Hat Creek Valley, Spences Bridge UPDATE (6:00 p.m.): Highway 1 between Cache Creek and Spences Bridge is now closed due to wildfire. EARLIER: A...

UPDATE (6:00 p.m.): Highway 1 between #CacheCreek and #SpencesBridge is now closed due to wildfire.
cfjctoday.com/2024/07/21/f... - @cfjctoday.bsky.social

#BCHwy1 #BCFire #BCWildfire cc: #Ashcroft

Interior B.C. firefighters bracing for long term Shetland Creek fire Wildfire crews battling an "out of control" blaze in B.C.'s interior say they're bracing for even more challenging conditions.

The #BCWildfire Service (BCWS) says the Shetland Creek fire is just under 15,000 hectares and continues to send smoke across the #VenablesValley, where a handful of structures have been destroyed.
vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/07/21/s... - City News Vancouver

#Ashcroft #CacheCreek #SpencesBridge

Shetland Creek wildfire to see wind pick up, increased fire activity - Kamloops News After a quiet night, the BC Wildfire Service says it saw no overnight growth on the blaze threatening homes southwest of Ashcroft, but hotter and drier conditions Sunday mean more intense fire behavio

UPDATE: 4:57 p.m.
#BCWildfire Service says the #ShetlandCreekwildfire activity has increased on the south side of the fire.
www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop... - Castanet Kamloops, #Kamloops

#Ashcroft #CacheCreek #SpencesBridge

Structures lost to Shetland Creek wildfire as more heat, thunderstorms strike parts of B.C. The number of wildfires in British Columbia has flared as more lightning storms bring the potential for further fire starts.

Structures lost to #ShetlandCreekwildfire as more heat, thunderstorms strike parts of B.C.
bc.ctvnews.ca/structures-l... - CTV News Vancouver

#BCWildfire cc: #Ashcroft #CacheCreek #SpencesBridge

Increased smoke, flame expected as conditions intensify on fast-moving Shetland Creek wildfire - Kamloops News The BC Wildfire Service says further growth on the Shetland Creek wildfire is expected depending on wind conditions despite a quiet day after it ballooned in size.

The #ShetlandCreekwildfire covers an estimated 132 square kilometres between #SpencesBridge and #CacheCreek. The northern tip of the fire is about 11 kilometres southwest of #Ashcroft: www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop... - Castanet Kamloops

#BCWildfire