Pursuant to Section 12 (1) of the BC Emergency Program Act, an Evacuation Order has been issued by Chair Ken Gillis from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Kamloops.
A wildfire event located in the vicinity of Sparks Lake is threatening structures and the safety of residents in Electoral Area “J” (Copper Desert Country), Electoral Area “O” (Lower North Thompson) and Electoral Area “P” (River and Peaks).
Because of the potential danger to life and safety, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District has issued an evacuation order for 2 properties addressed as:
- 4010 Jamieson-Spruce Grove FSR;
- 4360 Jamieson-Spruce Grove FSR; and
- any other properties as identified on the attached map.
If you are in the described area, you must leave immediately.