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August 10, 2026 (PM) Update
Good evening, We know that being away from home for an extended period of time is stressful, even at the best of times. Having to evacuate, leave behind animals and possessions, and not be able to have neighbours or family check on your … Continue reading
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August 10, 2026 (AM) Update
Status Update – returning home progress While the work towards recovery is moving forward, there is currently no scheduled date for residents to return home, and the evacuation order remains in place. Access to the Village of Clinton and the evacuation order area remains restricted. At this … Continue reading
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August 9, 2026 Update (PM)
We are grateful for the continued patience and resilience of Clinton residents as this evacuation continues. Please continue to look out for one another and extend patience and kindness to your neighbours and fellow community members. We will continue … Continue reading
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August 9, 2026 (AM) Update
Daily status – returning home progress Good progress continues to be made on the work needed to safely return residents to Clinton. Crews and partner agencies are working each day to restore essential services, address hazards and make sure the … Continue reading
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August 6, 2026 Update (PM)
BC Wildfire update BC Wildfire Service crews continue to make good progress around the Village of Clinton. Firefighters are working on all sides of the village to put out hot spots, strengthen control lines and remove vegetation that could still burn. This work helps … Continue reading
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August 1, 2026 (AM) Update
August 1, 2026 (AM) Update BC Wildfire Service is expecting extreme fire behaviour today (August 1) as a cold front moves through the area, bringing gusty winds. Yesterday (July 31) crews were able to complete 160 hectares of the initial … Continue reading
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July 31, 2026 (AM) Update
July 31, 2026 (AM) Update We are grateful to report that despite increased wildfire yesterday (July 30), no additional property impacts within the Village have been identified since the previous day’s assessments. BC Wildfire Service has advised that the next … Continue reading
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July 30, 2026 (AM) Update
July 30, 2026 (AM) Update The Village remains on evacuation order. BC Wildfire Service first responders recently had to facilitate extracting someone from an Evacuation Order area when fire activity hindered their ability to leave and posed an immediate threat … Continue reading
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Public Information Meeting on Wildfires – July 29, 2026
Public Information Meeting on Wildfires – July 29, 2026 The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) and Village of Clinton are inviting those who are affected by ongoing wildfires in the Thompson-Nicola region to attend an online information meeting being held on … Continue reading
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July 28, 2026 (AM) Wildfire Update
July 28, 2026 (AM) Wildfire Update We know many residents are eager to return home. Staff are conducting rapid damage assessments and will connect with property owners that have major property impacts directly. At this time, the evacuation order remains … Continue reading
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