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By Aaron Schulze

Evacuation Alert Lifted

TNRD lifts small evacuation alert as nearby Finney Creek wildfire is under control at eight hectares

Jul 26, 2024 | 10:41 AM

CACHE CREEK, B.C. — The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) lifted an evacuation alert for two properties along Highway 99 that were impacted by the nearby Finney Creek wildfire.

The TNRD gave the all clear for for 1468 and 2628 Highway 99 between Cache Creek and Pavilion at 10:00 a.m. Friday (July 26). The evacuation alert was issued late Monday after the discovery of the Finney Creek wildfire.

Image credit: TNRD

The BC Wildfire Service reported on Wednesday that the Finney Creek wildfire was under control at 8.1 hectares.

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

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