News Items tag as: Ashcroft News

This small Interior community's emergency department has temporarily closed
January 08, 2022 - 9:40 AM

The community of Ashcroft is without its emergency department this weekend due to staffing challenges.
Wildfire near Ashcroft grows to more than 36,000 ha
August 09, 2021 - 9:23 AM

A wildfire burning to the east of Ashcroft in the Tunkwa Provincial Park has reached 36,724 hectares.
Evacuation orders, alerts issued due to wildfire burning near Ashcroft
July 31, 2021 - 9:45 AM

A new evacuation order was issued last night due to the Tremont Creek wildfire, burning to the east of Ashcroft.
Fire crews helped by ranchers at Tremont Creek wildfire near Ashcroft
July 23, 2021 - 3:58 PM

Ranchers near the Tremont Creek wildfire are helping firefighters plan and build fire guards in an effort to contain the 12,000 hectare blaze.
‘Significant growth’ on wildfire near Ashcroft due to high winds: B.C. Wildfire
July 22, 2021 - 11:36 AM

A wildfire burning southeast of Ashcroft has grown significantly due to high winds and is threatening a Canadian Pacific rail yard.
Wildfire near Ashcroft grows to 4,000 hectares in size
July 17, 2021 - 9:40 AM

A wildfire burning to the south of Ashcroft has significantly grown to 4,000 hectares.
Wildfire southeast of Ashcroft now at 780 hectares
July 15, 2021 - 4:49 PM

A wildfire burning to the south of Ashcroft has reached 780 hectares and is still classified as out of control.
Firefighters battling wildfire near Ashcroft
June 26, 2021 - 3:50 PM

A wildfire has been spotted near the Village of Ashcroft.
Grass fire near Ashcroft now under control
May 18, 2021 - 3:27 PM

A suspected human-caused grass fire that was highly visible near Ashcroft is now under control.
Abandoned vehicle in Ashcroft motel parking lot may have been drug lab
January 21, 2021 - 4:26 PM

An abandoned rental vehicle, believed to be connected to the production of illegal drugs, was found abandoned in an Ashcroft motel parking lot earlier this month.
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News Items tag as: Ashcroft News

This small Interior community's emergency department has temporarily closed

Wildfire near Ashcroft grows to more than 36,000 ha

Evacuation orders, alerts issued due to wildfire burning near Ashcroft

Fire crews helped by ranchers at Tremont Creek wildfire near Ashcroft

‘Significant growth’ on wildfire near Ashcroft due to high winds: B.C. Wildfire

Wildfire near Ashcroft grows to 4,000 hectares in size

Wildfire southeast of Ashcroft now at 780 hectares

Firefighters battling wildfire near Ashcroft

Grass fire near Ashcroft now under control

Abandoned vehicle in Ashcroft motel parking lot may have been drug lab

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