Wildfire spreading west of 100 Mile House, 33 properties evacuated
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. — UPDATE: July 7, 9:30 a.m. — Officials say the Gustafsen North Forest Service Road fire west of 100 Mile House is now estimated at 1,200 hectares in size and still growing.
According to the Cariboo Fire Centre, smoke billowing from the fire is making it difficult to accurately estimate the fire’s size.
The Cariboo Regional District has evacuated 33 properties in the area of Tatton Station Road.
An emergency services centre has been established at the 100 Mile House curling rink.