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Aug. 17: “Things are stable for now” on Elephant Hill fire

Aug. 17: “Things are stable for now” on Elephant Hill fire

About 150 firefighters working on the north end of the fire
Aug 17: Over 100 firefighters in Canim Lake, Hawkins Lake area

Aug 17: Over 100 firefighters in Canim Lake, Hawkins Lake area

Helicopter bucketing support helps with hotspots
Three new judges appointed in B.C., two senior judges reappointed

Three new judges appointed in B.C., two senior judges reappointed

Senior judges will serve B.C.-wide, new judges head to Penticton, Kelowna and Kamloops
Bonaparte, Criss Creek evacuation order downgraded

Bonaparte, Criss Creek evacuation order downgraded

Area remains on alert
Governments consider help for B.C. ranchers, farmers

Governments consider help for B.C. ranchers, farmers

Assessments being conducted on what is needed for agriculture sector
Bee sting part of vehicle rollover

Bee sting part of vehicle rollover

The weekly police report for the South Cariboo area
Aug. 16: Increased activity seen on fires near Canim Lake this afternoon

Aug. 16: Increased activity seen on fires near Canim Lake this afternoon

Aerial bucketing support assisting ground crews
Aug 16: Insignificant growth today on Elephant Hill fire

Aug 16: Insignificant growth today on Elephant Hill fire

150 personnel working on the northern flank of the fire
Aug. 15: Many smaller fires in the South Cariboo out or being held

Aug. 15: Many smaller fires in the South Cariboo out or being held

Fires south of Canim Lake and Hawkins Lake remain the same size
Evacuation order changed to alert for Clinton, Highway 97 corridor

Evacuation order changed to alert for Clinton, Highway 97 corridor

As of 4 p.m. on August 15, Clinton residents can return home after 17 days on evacuation order.