Wildfires near Clinton, B.C., have merged, prompting an evacuation order for the 70 Mile House area. The fires, which have been burning for several days, combined late Saturday, threatening the village and surrounding regions. The BC Wildfire Service confirmed the merger, which occurred north of Clinton, and warned of the increased danger (castanet.net).
The Pear Lake and Fiftynine Creek blazes, which have already destroyed structures on the outskirts of Clinton, continued to spread aggressively. The merged fire is now stretching nearly 670 square kilometres, with activity reported moving north and northeast of the Chasm area (globalnews.ca). Firefighters are working to contain the blaze, but the scale of the fire has put significant pressure on emergency resources.
The province’s wildfire service is at capacity, with more than 130 fires currently active across British Columbia. Officials have urged residents to remain alert and follow evacuation orders as the situation develops. The merged fire has also crossed Highway 97, further complicating efforts to control the spread (winnipegfreepress.com).
