TNRD downgrades evacuation order for Turtle Valley and some properties south of Kamloops

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At its peak two weeks ago, the evacuation order covered 135 properties.

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As of Wednesday afternoon, the Bush Creek East wildfire was most active in the southern portion of Turtle Valley and east towards Sorrento.

Elsewhere, the TNRD downgraded an evacuation order for seven properties impacted by the Ross Moore Lake wildfire burning south of Kamloops. As of Wednesday evening, 351 properties in Electoral Areas “J” (Copper Desert Country), “L” (Grasslands) and “M” (Beautiful Nicola Valley-North) are on evacuation alert.

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The TNRD says residents will be given as much notice as possible if the evacuation order comes back into effect, although they may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.

Guidelines on what to do in an evacuation is available online.

TNRD residents can track evacuation updates here.