Evacuation order issued near Highway 24

Aug 30, 2017 | 3:09 PM

100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. — The Cariboo Regional District has issued another evacuation order in relation to the Elephant Hill wildfire, this one south of Highway 24.

The order comes after an urgent tactical evacuation was undertaken last night, due to increased activity on the fire front near Green Lake.

This evacuation affects properties around Watch Lake, Little Horse Lake, Little Green Lake and the western side of Sheridan Lake.

An emergency social services centre has been set up in 100 Mile House.