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Mass evacuation directive issued for wildfire in Cariboo region, affecting over 86 square kilometers of land

Evacuate promptly and head towards Highway 20, then travel eastward to Williams Lake, as an emergency centre has been established there for your safety.

Wildfire evacuation mandate encompasses over 86 square kilometers in the Cariboo region
Wildfire evacuation mandate encompasses over 86 square kilometers in the Cariboo region

Mass evacuation directive issued for wildfire in Cariboo region, affecting over 86 square kilometers of land

In the small town of Williams Lake, British Columbia, an evacuation order has been issued due to the Beef Trail Creek fire. The order, which affects 150 parcels in the Beef Trail Creek area, was issued jointly by the Ulkatcho First Nation and the Cariboo Regional District.

The Beef Trail Creek fire, located northwest of Anahim Lake, has grown to an estimated size of 2,771 hectares and is currently burning out of control. This wildfire has led to an evacuation order covering a total area of 86,850 hectares.

Anyone residing in the Beef Trail Creek area is asked to leave immediately and head towards Highway 20, then eastbound to Williams Lake. An Emergency Service Centre has been set up at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex, located at 525 Proctor St. in Williams Lake, to provide assistance to those affected by the evacuation.

At this time, the exact date when the Beef Trail Creek fire started and the identity of the person or organisation that issued the evacuation order remain unknown. The available search results do not provide information about the leader of the fire or the total number of parcels affected by the evacuation order.

Despite the lack of new details, the community of Williams Lake and the surrounding areas are urged to stay vigilant and follow the instructions provided by local authorities. Updates on the situation will be shared as they become available.

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