More evacuation orders in B.C. after lightning triggers wildfires

The out-of-control blaze covering 20 hectares was discovered Friday evening, and is believed to have been sparked by lightning.Everyone in the area is being told to gather pets and critical items such as medication, wallet, keys and turn off all gas and electrical appliances before leaving immediately.Earlier Friday, the Township of Spallumcheen in the southern B.C. interior opened an emergency operations centre after ordering 18 properties evacuated due to an out-of-control wildfire.

Spallumcheen, with a population of about 5,300, says people living in the properties east of Round Lake Road should leave the area immediately. The township says emergency crews are on scene, and tactical support from the BC Wildfire Service is on the way.Article content Meanwhile, an evacuation alert has been issued by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako for all areas north of the Endako river accessed by Savory Road, due to the risk posed by the Tatin Lake wildfire, which is burning out of control. Residents are being told to be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.

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