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Cache Creek flooding: Photos, videos show impact on B.C. Village

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Flooding triggers evacuation alerts New evacuation alerts have been issued in B.C.’s Interior as flooding conditions worsen near Cache Creek.

A state of local emergency remains in effect Thursday for the Village of Cache Creek due to flooding. Photos and video show how the situation unfolded as resdents were told to prepare for the possibility of more evacuations and weekend rainfall.

The floodwaters flowed directly through the village's fire hall before barriers could be set up to stem the tide.

Cache Creek flooding

Motels in the village were caught in the path of the rushing water 

Cache Creek flooding - hotel

Cache Creek flooding debris

Businesses were shuttered as main streets began to resemble rivers. 

Cache Creek flooding - street view

Residents and crews hurried to fill sandbags. 

Cache creek flooding - sandbags

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