UPDATE: Evacuation order expanded for Big Bar Lake area due to ‘rapidly escalating’ Fiftynine Creek fire

“Anyone being newly evacuated near Meadow Lake should travel east to Highway 97 on Meadow Lake Road.”

An ESS Reception Centre has been set up at the Clinton Memorial Hall at 306 LeBourdais Road.

Another 63 addressed properties west of the current evacuation order area to Poison Lake Road and east to Highway 97 have also been put on evacuation alert, as outlined here.

“This evacuation alert is in place to prepare you to evacuate your premises or property should it be found necessary,” the TNRD said in its alert.

“Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to an evacuation order; however, you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.”

The Fiftynine Creek wildfire was sparked by lightning about 19 kilometres northwest of Clinton. It’s currently estimated to be 40 square kilometres in size, and the BC Wildfire Service said ground and aerial crews were responding, including heavy equipment and structure protection teams.

“Suppression actions are being taken to limit the spread of this unwanted wildfire,” the BC Wildfire Service said.

In a statement, the Village of Clinton said it is monitoring the fire, but clarified that the community is not currently subject to evacuation alerts or orders.

“This is a good reminder for residents to check that your Go Bag is ready,” added the Village of Clinton statement.

You can find more details about the evacuation order and what to do here.

by Victor Kaisar

UPDATE: Evacuation order expanded for Big Bar Lake area due to ‘rapidly escalating’ Fiftynine Creek fire

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