New evacuation measures enacted for Lillooet-area wildfire

The T’it’q’et First Nation has also issued evacuation orders for its IR #2 (Towinock) and IR #3 (Kilchult including 1B) areas. The evacuation areas can be seen in the map below. Details of the T’it’q’et evacuation can be found here.

(Image Credit: T’it’q’et First Nation)

Residents of the properties within the evacuation orders must leave immediately.

Emergency Social Services are available at the McArthur Island Sports Centre in Kamloops, by registering at this provincial website, or by calling the hotline (1-800-387-4258).

Full details are available through the SLRD or TNRD websites.

In addition, the two regional districts have issued evacuation alerts for about 35 properties surrounding the evacuation order areas. Most of the new properties under alert are in the vicinity of Highway 12. Maps and addresses can be found on the SLRD and TNRD websites.

The Lytton First Nation has enacted its own evacuation alert as well, covering the Nesikep #6 reserve west of the Fraser River. The alert area is shown in the map below:

(Image Credit: Lytton First Nation)

BC Wildfire Service says the 1,150-hectare Riley Creek fire has been very active, burning in steep and rocky terrain, making it difficult for firefighters to access.

“[Friday] we are seeing the fire continue to slowly progress south and southeast at high elevation,” said the BCWS in an update. “Helicopters have been conducting bucketing in the area to reduce fire behaviour. [Friday], on the southern flank, personnel have observed Rank 2 fire behaviour with pockets of Rank 3 meaning a surface with open flame occasional candling, and a slow to moderate rate of spread.”

by James Peters

New evacuation measures enacted for Lillooet-area wildfire

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