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Six were arrested for being inside evacuation zone

Six were arrested for being inside evacuation zone

The police report for the South Cariboo area
Evacuations ordered for area to the south west of Clinton

Evacuations ordered for area to the south west of Clinton

Evacuation routes through Highway 24 and Highway 1
“Every single one of us should be on alert”

“Every single one of us should be on alert”

Officials answer questions at Interlakes public meeting
Aug. 2: No additional structures lost in recent days due to Elephant Hill fire

Aug. 2: No additional structures lost in recent days due to Elephant Hill fire

Escaped burn holding atop ridge
Elephant Hill fire causes evacuation alert southwest of Clinton

Elephant Hill fire causes evacuation alert southwest of Clinton

“Wildfire continues to pose an imminent threat to people and property”
Aug. 1: Clinton, Chasm Mill remain secure

Aug. 1: Clinton, Chasm Mill remain secure

Guards put in on northern flank of Elephant Hill fire
UPDATE: Smokey skies worsen air quality in Chilliwack

UPDATE: Smokey skies worsen air quality in Chilliwack

Air Quality Health Index hits a high of 9 Wednesday – higher than Williams Lake.
Tip line set up to aid Elephant Hill wildfire investigation

Tip line set up to aid Elephant Hill wildfire investigation

RCMP and BC Wildfire Services are investigating the cause of the fire, which started on July 6.
July 31: Elephant Hill firefighters make use of northerly winds

July 31: Elephant Hill firefighters make use of northerly winds

Over 500 personnel working on the fire now
July 30: Elephant Hill fire estimated at 78,548 hectares

July 30: Elephant Hill fire estimated at 78,548 hectares

“The fire remains on the east side of Highway 97. No structures were lost.”