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By Aaron Schulze

Finney Creek wildfire

TNRD issues evacuation alert for two Highway 99 properties; nearby Finney Creek wildfire grows to 10 ha.

Jul 23, 2024 | 8:29 AM

CACHE CREEK, B.C. — A pair of properties along Highway 99 are on evacuation alert due to a new wildfire.

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) issued the alert for 1468 and 2628 Highway 99 between Cache Creek and Pavilion at 11:00 p.m. Monday (July 22).

The nearby Finney Creek wildfire is measured at 10 hectares in size as of Tuesday morning. It was discovered after 8:00 p.m. Monday and is suspected to be caused by human activity.

Image credit: TNRD

An evacuation alert is meant to prepare residents to evacuate their premises or property should it be found necessary. The TNRD says residents will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to an evacuation order but they may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.

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Guidelines on what to do in an evacuation alert or order can be viewed here.