CHASE — The Village of Chase in British Columbia’s Interior has activated its emergency operations centre as a wildfire burns in the area.
CHASE — The Village of Chase in British Columbia’s Interior has activated its emergency operations centre as a wildfire burns in the area.
The village says in a statement that the nearby Neskonlith Indian Band has issued an evacuation order because of the fast-spreading wildfire that was discovered Monday.
Neskonlith Chief Irwin Wai told CFJC news that the band has ordered people in 40 properties to leave.
Wai says they don’t believe structures are in danger right now and they’re hoping BC Wildfire Service crews, on land and in the air, will have the fire contained within hours.
He says those who have been ordered to leave should go to the reception centre at the Adams Lake Conference Centre.
The BC Wildfire Service says the fire was human caused, is 14 hectares in size and is burning out of control.
(CFJC)
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 30, 2025.
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