Two new evacuation orders issued as record breaking temperatures fuel wildfires
Global News
New evacuation orders have been issued by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen and the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District amid record breaking temperatures.
Two new evacuation orders are in effect as sweltering heat and dry conditions fuel wildfires across the province.
The latest from the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District as the Casper Creek wildfire burns dangerously close in the Seton Portage area.
The order issued at 10:30 PM covers all properties in Electoral Areas “A” and “B”, including the Seton Lake and Shalalth communities west of Lillooet.
Residents in the area are being told to leave immediately.
According to the BC Wildfire Service, the Casper Creek wildfire was spotted July 11th and is currently burning out of control at 4,650 hectares.
They say fire behavior increased significantly along the northeast flank of the fire Tuesday, fueled by strong winds and extremely hot and dry conditions.
The spread has forced the closure of Mission Mountain Road between the Terzaghi Dam and Shalath, after the blaze crossed over the route.