Evacuation alert issued as wildfire west of Princeton grows again to 22 hectares, still deemed out of control
BC Wildfire Service says the 15-hectare blaze remains out of control as crews use air tankers and helicopters to protect nearby properties.
- The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen issued an evacuation alert on Tuesday for properties along Lawless Creek Road and Tulameen River Road due to the out-of-control Grasshopper Mountain wildfire near Princeton.
- Sparking Tuesday afternoon, the fire grew rapidly from 15 hectares to an estimated 22 hectares, prompting response from the BC Wildfire Service and local fire crews.
- Air tankers and helicopters are attacking the fire while the Tulameen and District Fire Department patrols the area, with the cause of the blaze remaining under investigation.
- Residents are encouraged to pack emergency kits, as the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen warned that changing conditions may limit advance notice before potential evacuation orders.
- Voyent Alert notifications will provide updates if wildfire conditions worsen, as crews from the BC Wildfire Service continue managing the out-of-control blaze near the community.
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Evacuation alert issued after wildfire grows to 22 hectares west of Princeton - Creston Valley Advance
UPDATE: An evacuation alert has been issued for properties west of Tulameen on Lawless Creek Road and Tulameen River Road due to the Grasshopper Mountain wildfire. The blaze sparked Tuesday afternoon and quickly grew to an estimated 22 hectares. BC Wildfire responded to the incident with air tankers and helicopters alongside the Tulameen and District Fire Department. The Regional District of the Okanagan Similkameen asks those living on properti…
Evacuation alert issued after wildfire grows to 22 hectares west of Princeton - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
UPDATE: An evacuation alert has been issued for properties west of Tulameen on Lawless Creek Road and Tulameen River Road due to the Grasshopper Mountain wildfire. The blaze sparked Tuesday afternoon and quickly grew to an estimated 22 hectares. BC Wildfire responded to the incident with air tankers and helicopters alongside the Tulameen and District Fire Department. The Regional District of the Okanagan Similkameen asks those living on properti…
Evacuation alert issued after wildfire grows to 22 hectares west of Princeton - Grand Forks Gazette
UPDATE: An evacuation alert has been issued for properties west of Tulameen on Lawless Creek Road and Tulameen River Road due to the Grasshopper Mountain wildfire. The blaze sparked Tuesday afternoon and quickly grew to an estimated 22 hectares. BC Wildfire responded to the incident with air tankers and helicopters alongside the Tulameen and District Fire Department. The Regional District of the Okanagan Similkameen asks those living on properti…
Evacuation alert issued after wildfire grows to 22 hectares west of Princeton - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
UPDATE: An evacuation alert has been issued for properties west of Tulameen on Lawless Creek Road and Tulameen River Road due to the Grasshopper Mountain wildfire. The blaze sparked Tuesday afternoon and quickly grew to an estimated 22 hectares. BC Wildfire responded to the incident with air tankers and helicopters alongside the Tulameen and District Fire Department. The Regional District of the Okanagan Similkameen asks those living on properti…
Evacuation alert issued after wildfire grows to 22 hectares west of Princeton - Northern Sentinel
UPDATE: An evacuation alert has been issued for properties west of Tulameen on Lawless Creek Road and Tulameen River Road due to the Grasshopper Mountain wildfire. The blaze sparked Tuesday afternoon and quickly grew to an estimated 22 hectares. BC Wildfire responded to the incident with air tankers and helicopters alongside the Tulameen and District Fire Department. The Regional District of the Okanagan Similkameen asks those living on properti…
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