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By Aaron Schulze

Evacuation Order Lifted

Evacuation order downgraded for 110 properties impacted by Sparks Lake wildfire

Jul 28, 2021 | 6:41 PM

KAMLOOPS — The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) partially downgraded an evacuation order Wednesday (July 28) evening.

The evacuation order for 110 properties in Alpine Valley and Frederick, due to the Sparks Lake wildfire, is now an evacuation alert. Residents in the following properties may return home:

• 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.
• any other properties identified on the attached map
  Thompson-Nicola Regional District).

Because of the potential danger to life and safety, the area west of Alpine Valley remains on evacuation order.

Should conditions change, the TNRD said an evacuation alert or order could be reinstated as necessary.

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Information for returning residents is available online.

TNRD residents can track active evacuation alerts and orders here.

Guidelines on what to do in an evacuation is available online.