North Cariboo residents are making their way up to Prince George as we speak.
An evacuation order for nearly 100 properties, located between the northwestern boundary of the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) to the southern edge of Tascha Lake, was issued this afternoon as the lightning-sparked Shag Creek fire remains 0% contained.
“This includes the 17 properties in the Shag Creek area evacuation alert issued at 8:30PM on August 7th as well as the additional properties,” said Emily Epp, CRD Manager of Communications.
“The evacuation order covers a large area due to concerns that the Shag Creek wildfire will limit access routes in the area.”
As of today, the Shag Creek Wildfire was listed as 900 hectares in size.
“Given current and expected fire behavior, crews have been pulled off this fire for safety reasons,” said BC Wildfire Service’s Kevin Skrepnek.
Due to the immediate danger members of the RCMP and Search and Rescue will be expediting the evacuation order.
“Residents should register at Emergency Support Services (ESS) in Prince George at the Civic Centre located at 808 Canada Games Way,” Epp said.
Evacuation order issued for 93 properties between the north western boundary of the CRD to the southern edge of Tsacha Lake. This includes the 17 properties in the Aug. 7 Shag Creek evacuation alert. Evacuation route and ESS details: https://t.co/8tB3ojTZbg pic.twitter.com/jNNFiTmWd3
— CRD (@CaribooRD) August 8, 2018
– with files from Rebecca Kelli, My Cariboo Now
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