The Cariboo Regional District has issued an Evacuation Order in the Gatcho Lake area, North of Anahim Lake.
This is in response to the Gatcho Lake Wildfire, which as of 10:16 this morning (Sunday) is an estimated 1,100 hectares.
According to the BC Wildfire Service, the three fires in the area merged at around 8:30 last night.
Fire behaviour is expected to increase this afternoon, and be highly visible to surrounding communities.
The Cariboo Regional District has issued an Evacuation ORDER for the Gatcho Lake Area. People in this area must leave immediately.
Interactive map: https://t.co/cgmxp9ixjB#CaribooFires #BCWildfire @BCFireInfo pic.twitter.com/nitRdrLBdy
— CRD (@CaribooRD) July 9, 2023
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