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By James Peters

Sparks Lake Wildfire

TNRD evacuates 110 properties near Criss Creek, Red Lake due to Sparks Lake wildfire

Jul 13, 2021 | 9:46 AM

Two weeks after it ignited, the Sparks Lake wildfire is threatening more properties.

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) issued a new evacuation order Tuesday morning (July 13), affecting 110 properties in the Red Lake and Criss Creek areas, all the way to the north shore of Kamloops Lake.

Residents of these properties must leave immediately:

• 3037 and 3040 Dale Rd;
• 6304 to 6436 Frederick Rd
• 9552 to 9596 Harbridge Dr
• 9620 to 9792 Meadow Rd;
• 9540 to 10070 Tranquille-Criss Creek Rd; and
• any other properties identified on the map below:
  Image Credit: TNRD

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The TNRD says there is no hotel space in Kamloops, so evacuees are asked to stay with friends and family if possible. If that is not possible, evacuees are asked to report to the Emergency Services Reception Centre at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort in Salmon Arm.

Regardless of where they are staying, evacuees are asked to register with Emergency Support Services at the McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre at McArthur Island, by going online or by calling the info line at 1 (800) 585-9559.

At least update Tuesday morning, the Sparks Lake fire was measured at 40,267 hectares. Firefighters reported the fire activity Monday “challenged control lines.”

SPARKS LAKE PERIMETER: