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ICYMI: Birkenhead Lake wildfire swells past 770 hectares

Concern rises over illegal Lillooet Lake campfires; MLA Jordan Sturdy discusses provincial politics
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The Birkenhead Lake fire on Aug. 16.

Today's fresh round of rain may be just what numerous Sea to Sky residents have ordered. 

wildfire located past Pemberton has reached 772 hectares in size as of Tuesday, and an evacuation order remains for Birkenhead Lake. 

On a related note, locals near Lillooet Lake are concerned illegal campfires at recreational sites could start another unruly blaze.

Outgoing MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky Jordan Sturdy has plenty to say about the state of politics in B.C.

The Village of Pemberton (VOP) and Pemberton Fire Rescue have officially opened the area’s new state of the art training facility.

This year's Whistler Village Beer Festival (WVBF) will include an entire week of drinks and activities.

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