B.C. First Nation issues evacuation order as wildfire burns nearby
Jun 30, 2025 | 5:38 PM
CHASE — The Village of Chase in British Columbia’s Interior has activated its emergency operations centre as a wildfire burns in the area.
The village says in a statement that the nearby Neskonlith Indian Band has issued an evacuation order because of the fast-spreading wildfire that was discovered Monday.
Neskonlith Chief Irwin Wai told CFJC news that the band has ordered people in 40 properties to leave.
Wai says they don’t believe structures are in danger right now and they’re hoping BC Wildfire Service crews, on land and in the air, will have the fire contained within hours.
