Weekend winds in British Columbia’s central Interior resulted in increased wildfire activity and forced evacuation orders in remote areas north of Burns Lake.
The Cheslatta Carrier Nation and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako both issued evacuation orders Saturday night due to the Wells Creek wildfire.
The evacuation orders cover properties along Ootsa Lake Road and several Cheslatta Carrier Nation reserve sites.
The wildfire is listed as out of control and has covered 79 square kilometres, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Mark Parker, the chair of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, told CBC News that 72 properties were placed on evacuation order on
