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.

Judi and Art Prevost were driving home from a weekend away at Blue Lake when they watched a strike of lightning out towards Soda Creek.

That was almost two weeks ago.

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After a long cry 91裸聊视频� and a fun set of weekend events hosted by Prince George for evacuees 91裸聊视频� Judi is leaving the fate of her community and her and Art91裸聊视频檚 home of 20 years in the hands of Mother Nature.

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Taking minds off of the fire

Prince George and Kamloops have been given a lot of praise in recent days for welcoming evacuees with open arms 91裸聊视频� literally 91裸聊视频� and volunteering anything from lawn space, spare bedrooms, to paying it forward at the grocery store checkout.

The kind gestures help soften the anxiety and mixed reports as evacuees play the waiting game for updates on fire growth and direction.

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91裸聊视频淭he follow-through has been incredible,91裸聊视频� Judi said.