The Regional District of Bulkley Nechako has issued an evacuation alert for Wildfire G41970 eight kilometres west of Fraser Lake.
It includes properties south of Tatin Lake, and north of Highway 16 and Savory Road, west of Tatin Creek and Sutherland Trout Forest Service Road, and east of Bomberger Forest Service Road.
All homes on the north side of Highway 16 in Endako are also under the alert.
The district said those in the evacuation alert area should:
- Locate all family members or co-workers and plan to meet outside the evacuation area, should an evacuation be called while separated.
- Gather essential items such as medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (i.e., insurance), immediate care needs for dependents and, if you choose, keepsakes (photographs, etc.), and have these items readily available for quick departure.
- Prepare to move any persons with mobility challenges and/or children.
- Move pets and livestock to a safe area. If you require assistance, please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako.
- Arrange to transport your household members or co-workers in the event of an evacuation order.
If you are asked to evacuate and need transportation assistance from the area, please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. - Arrange accommodation for your family if possible
According to the BC Wildfire Service, Wildfire G41970 is out of control at 140 hectare as of noon on Wednesday.
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