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By James Peters

Wildfire Evacuations

TNRD evacuates 28 more properties near Westwold due to growing White Rock Lake fire

Jul 19, 2021 | 4:21 PM

WESTWOLD, B.C. — The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has issued a new evacuation order for 28 properties in the Westwold area, in the proximity of the White Rock Lake fire.

Residents of the following addresses are ordered to leave immediately:

• 4523 to 5073 Back Rd;
• 6866 to 7660 Douglas Lake Rd; and
• Any other properties within the red boundary on this map:
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The 28-property order comes after an evacuation of 13 properties ordered Sunday night (July 18).

Evacuees are asked to register with Emergency Support Services, either in person at the McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre in Kamloops, or online.

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There is no lodging available in Kamloops, so those evacuees who cannot stay with friends and family are asked to report to the Salvation Army Building at 1480 Sutherland Avenue in Kelowna.

The White Rock Lake wildfire is estimated at 3,000 hectares as of Monday afternoon. The B.C. Wildfire Service says it is being driven by strong winds and dry conditions.