One in a ten-part series showcasing the volunteerism, community and resilience surrounding those evacuated due to the wildfires engulfing parts of the B.C. Interior.

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The length of the evacuation orders are in the hands of the weather and fire activity of 15 wildfires threatening communities.

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In the meantime, more services are now being offered including laundry and mail services, as well as kids camps.

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Williams Lake香蕉视频直播檚 Dr. Joliel Steyl initiated the clinic in Prince George shortly after arriving to the evacuation centre at the College of New Caledonia.

Dr. Steyl, who is an emergency room doctor, has been camping in a local campground with her family like many other evacuees, according to the city of Prince George.

Working at the clinic has given evacuees a familiar face in an unfamiliar time, backed by support of local staff.

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As evacuees deal with exhaustion, possibly sleeping outdoors and some in close quarters with strangers, the temporary clinic in Prince George has seen upwards of 500 patients.

The Interior Health Services temporary clinic in Kamloops is seeing about 35 patients a day, run by nine physicians, nurse practitioners and assistants.

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Re-entry process could take time

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Williams Lake Mayor Walt Cobb has also said the lakecity would still be on an alert.

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Currently there are about 180 acute care patients in various facilities in Prince George, and 60 in Kamloops.

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