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30 Jun, 4 tweets, 2 min read
UPDATE: The #BCWildfire Service continues suppression efforts on the Sparks Lake wildfire (K21001). Due to the hot and dry weather, increased fire behavior is being seen on site and the fire is now estimated to be 750 hectares in size.
After discussions between the BC Wildfire Service and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD), the @TNRD has declared a state of local emergency and implemented an Evacuation Order for 9 properties in Electoral Area “J” that were previously on Evacuation Alert.
There are currently 47 personnel responding to the fire and are supported by 6 helicopters and 6 pieces of heavy equipment. This is an emerging incident that BC Wildfire Service is continuing to adjust and increase their resources to match the activity.
For more information and a map of the state of local emergency and evacuation area, please visit: tnrd.ca/category/order…
For more information about this incident, please refer to the Wildfires of note webpage: ow.ly/Ig5r30rMdbz

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