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By James Peters

Wildfire Situation

Evacuation alert lifted for Barkerville, Wells

Jul 15, 2024 | 2:49 PM

BARKERVILLE, B.C. — There is good news Monday (July 15) for the historic community of Barkerville and the district of Wells in the Cariboo.

The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has lifted an evacuation alert for the area prompted by the Cornish Mountain wildfire.

The fire was discovered last Wednesday (July 10) and has grown to 70 hectares. Investigators believe it was sparked by a lightning strike. It is still listed as out of control.

The evacuation alert was put in place Thursday, but CRD officials lifted it Monday.

The district notes an evacuation alert or order could still be enacted if conditions change.

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