110 more evacuation orders issued for properties by Sparks Lake fire, near Kamloops
More evacuation orders are in place for properties close to a large wildfire burning near Kamloops, B.C.
BC Wildfire Service said Tuesday morning "increased fire behaviour" at the Sparks Lake wildfire in the past 24 hours has led to evacuation orders for 110 more properties because of the "potential danger to life and safety."
Anyone at the affected homes must leave the area immediately.
The properties in the latest evacuation order are:
- 3037 and 3040 Dale Rd.
- 6304 to 6436 Frederick Rd.
- 9552 to 9596 Harbridge Dr.
- 9620 to 9792 Meadow Rd.
- 9540 to 10070 Tranquille-Criss Creek Rd.
More properties are identified in this map.
"As there is no commercial lodging available in Kamloops if one of the properties under evacuation order is your primary residence, and you can stay with friends or family please report to the McArthur Island Sports Centre located at 1655 Island Pkwy. in Kamloops," a notice from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District says.
"If you cannot stay with friends or family please report to the Emergency Services Reception Centre located at Prestige Harbourfront Resort located at 251 Harbourfront Dr. NW, Salmon Arm."
The Sparks Lake fire was discovered on June 28. It's still classified as out of control by BC Wildfire Service and is estimated to be more than 40,000 hectares in size. As of Tuesday, evacuation orders are in place for 170 properties and evacuation alerts are in place for 585 more properties.
Ten helicopters, 125 firefighters and 58 pieces of heavy equipment have all been sent to the blaze. There are also six structure protection crews in the area.
A heat warning is in place for the South Thompson region. On Tuesday, temperatures are expected to reach 37 C in Kamloops. High temperatures are predicted to stay at 30 C or higher for next seven days.
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