Evacution order issued for remote area at Horn Lake in Cariboo region
The order covers 28 parcels in the Horn Lake area, which is more than 6,300 hectares south of the community of Tatla Lake.
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The order covers 28 parcels in the Horn Lake area, which is more than 6,300 hectares south of the community of Tatla Lake.
Community members in the Lytton IRs 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 5A and 33, Nickelpalm IR 4, Seah IR 5, Nesikep IR 6 and 6A must leave immediately due to danger to life and safety.
B.C. Premier David Eby said Saturday the situation was “grim” as he announced an emergency travel ban to fire zones to free up accommodation for 30,000 or more evacuees.
Evacuees can access Emergency Support Services (ESS) by calling 250-983-3638.
The Donnie Creek wildfire is an estimated 135,991 hectares as of Saturday evening, according to the BC Wildfire Service. It is burning roughly 160 km north of Fort St. John.