Two items from the CBC

The Peace River Regional District has declared a state of emergency due to several forest fires in the area.

The district said about 48 wildfires were burning in the region Monday night.

Evacuation orders and evacuation alerts have been issued for parts of the Baldonnel community near Fort St. John, as well as at Charlie Lake.

The Blueberry First Nation reserve north of Fort St. John was also evacuated and residents were sent to Taylor, where an emergency reception centre has been established

Residents of an upscale neighbourhood in Prince George returned home Monday night after a wildfire forced them to flee.

Police said 10 to 12 homes in the Valleyview area were evacuated Monday afternoon when the fire started at about 4:30 p.m. PT, but the flames were under control later in the evening.

Cpl. Craig Douglass with Prince George RCMP said firefighters would remain in the area throughout the night.

The fire caught many in the neighbourhood by surprise.